1898
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Piazza San Marco is a 1898 graphite by Maurice Prendergast, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This watercolor shows a crowded square with people walking, sitting, and standing around. Flags with red and white stripes line the center, and a big building with arches and towers fills the background. The sky is bright blue, and the people wear long coats, hats, and carry umbrellas. Notice how the artist used quick brushstrokes to capture movement and light, especially in the clothing and flags. The colors are soft but lively, with warm tones for the buildings and cool tones for the sky. Check out watercolor to see how artists mix paint and water for this loose, expressive style.
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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