Glimpse of the Harbor, Gloucester
c. 1910-1915
About this artwork
This watercolor depicts a coastal scene in Gloucester, Massachusetts, featuring characteristic loose, mosaic-like brushstrokes. Prendergast often captured these vibrant seaside towns during his summer travels in New England.
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Maurice Prendergast was a pioneer of American modernism who developed a highly unique style inspired by the colorful, fragmented surfaces of mosaics and tapestries. He frequently visited Gloucester, which served as an artistic mecca for American painters in the early 20th century because of its distinctive light and bustling maritime charm. His work represents a bridge between the late 19th-century Impressionist aesthetic and the more decorative, stylized approach of modern art.
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Glimpse of the Harbor, Gloucester
Maurice Prendergast, c. 1910-1915
