Eine Menge, die ein Feuerwerk beobachtet
1895-1897
Maurice Prendergast captures the fleeting magic of a fireworks display in this loose, vibrant watercolor sketch. Instead of sharp details, he uses sweeping washes of deep blue and bright yellow to show light reflecting off water, while a dark, textured mass and muted purple shapes suggest a crowd of spectators on the shore. Created around 1895, this page from a sketchbook (spot the number 35 in the corner!) reveals his early experimentation with light and color. It feels like a quick, sensory memory of a summer night, prioritizing the atmosphere of the celebration over a realistic record.
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