Maurice Prendergast
1858–1924 · American · 30 artworks
Post-ImpressionismImpressionismNaïve Art (Primitivism)Broken colorMosaic-like brushstrokesFlattened perspectiveHigh-key paletteDecorative patterning
artist bio
Maurice Prendergast was an American Post-Impressionist artist who is celebrated for his vibrant and mosaic-like paintings. He played a significant role in introducing modern art movements to the United States and was a member of The Eight, a group of artists who challenged the academic art establishment.
what you'll learn
Studying Prendergast's work allows students to explore the transition from Impressionism to Post-Impressionism and to understand how an artist can synthesize various influences into a unique personal style. Students can also learn about color theory and the use of broken color to create vibrant and dynamic compositions.
related: Pierre Bonnard, Edouard Vuillard, Mary Cassatt
30 artworks
Marblehead
1915
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Country Road, New Hampshire
1913
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Study, St. Malo. No 11
1907
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West Church, Boston (also known as Red School House, Boston or West Church at Cambridge and Lynde Streets)
1901
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Sunday Morning, Paris
1894
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Boat Landing, Dinnard
1914
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Hillside Village
1913
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Village Against Purple Mountain
1913
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New England Village
1919
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Montparnasse
1907
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FiesVenice S. Pietro in Vol(also known as The Day Before the Fiesta, St. Pietro in Volte)
1899
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Columbus Circle (New York)
1903
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SanMaria Formosa, Venice
1912
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Rockport, Mass.
1923
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Rialto Bridge (also known as The Rialto Bridge, Venice)
1912
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Village by the Sea
1913
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The Louvre
1907
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Study, St. Malo, No. 12
1907
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Naples
1915
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Splash of Sunshine and Rain
1899
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City Point Bridge
1897
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Landscape with Figures and Goat
1919
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Cinerarias and Fruit
1912
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Umbrellas in the Rain
1899
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Landing Stage
1923
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The Porch with the Old Mosaics, St. Mark's, Venice
1899
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Chateaubriand s Tomb, St Malo (also known as St. Malo Chateaubriand s Tomb)
1907
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The Grand Canal, Venice
1899
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Assisi
1899
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Lighthouse at St. Malo
1907
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