1912
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Figures on a Beach is a 1912 graphite by Maurice Prendergast, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a group of people on a beach, with the sea stretching out behind them. The figures are dressed in old-fashioned clothing, and some are sitting or standing in the foreground. In the background, there are a few trees and some boats on the water. The painting is done in watercolor over graphite on wove paper, which gives it a soft, dreamy quality. The colors are muted, with shades of blue and green dominating the scene. The overall effect is one of tranquility and relaxation. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of artist Prendergast, Maurice.
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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