Landscape with Figures
1921 National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
About this artwork
This vibrant oil painting captures a scenic outdoor gathering with stylized figures set against a wooded landscape and water. It is a characteristic example of the artist's mature mosaic-like application of color and rhythmic composition.
Did you know?
Maurice Prendergast was known for his unique mosaic style, often described as 'tapestry-like,' which he developed after being influenced by the French Post-Impressionists. Despite his reputation as a modern artist, he was largely self-taught and spent much of his career sketching scenes of public leisure in parks and by the seashore. His work bridged the gap between American realist traditions and the avant-garde European color theories of the early 20th century.
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Landscape with Figures
Maurice Prendergast, 1921
