1907
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
St. Malo is a 1907 unspecified by Maurice Prendergast, a American Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a beach scene with people sitting on the sand under bright, fluffy clouds. The sky is painted in loose, swirly blue strokes, while the water below has quick, choppy lines. On the shore, figures wear wide-brimmed hats and dark clothing, some holding umbrellas to shield themselves. The brushstrokes are thick and visible, giving the painting a lively, almost sketchy feel. The colors pop against each other—bright whites and blues clash with earthy browns and greens. Check out impasto to see how thick paint like this creates texture.
Maurice Brazil Prendergast (October 10, 1858 – February 1, 1924) was a Newfoundlander-American artist who painted in oil and watercolor, and created monotypes.
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