Gray Day, Venice

1899

Maurice Prendergast captures a bustling yet hazy afternoon in Venice in this 1899 watercolor, splitting the view between a chaotic harbor of dark gondolas and a sun-drenched promenade. Notice how the people look almost like little paper dolls scattered across the pavement? That's Prendergast's signature Post-Impressionist style—he wasn't interested in realistic portraits, but rather the pattern and rhythm of crowds enjoying a day out. He painted this during a trip to Italy, soaking up the unique atmosphere of the floating city where the water meets the stone.

Technique: Watercolor

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