Excursionists, Nahant
circa 1896-97
Step into a breezy summer day in 1890s Massachusetts with Maurice Prendergast! This lively scene captures fashionable vacationers enjoying a harbor view in Nahant, complete with an American flag waving over a busy pier and sailboats dotting the water. The loose, sketchy style gives the artwork a wonderful sense of movement and leisure, as elegant ladies in parasols stroll past children playing on a blue bench. It's a perfect snapshot of American leisure at the turn of the century, showcasing Prendergast's unique Post-Impressionist take on everyday life.
- Technique
- Watercolor
- Material
- Paper
- Dimensions
- 13 3/4 x 10 3/4 in. (34.9 x 27.3 cm)
Location: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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