1896
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Revere Beach is a 1896 graphite by Maurice Prendergast, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a crowded beach with people scattered across the sand. The water is a deep blue, and the sky is painted in light, fluffy strokes. Bright umbrellas dot the shore, and the figures are quick, sketchy lines—some standing, some sitting. The brushwork looks loose and fast, almost like the artist painted it outside in one go. The colors are bright but not polished, giving it a lively, summery feel. If you like this style, check out Impressionism.
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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