#prendergast

Maurice Prendergast, who was born on this day in 1858, was a member of The Eight, a group of American modernist painters who focused their attention on scenes of daily life. Prendergast’s decorative brand of Post-Impressionism recasts forms into flat patterns and shapes. In this painting the pigment is applied in heavy dabs that are skillfully woven together to form a rich tapestry of color. The friezelike composition depicts a promenade of well-dressed men, women, and children, their playful dogs in tow, enjoying a leisurely Sunday in a seaside park.

Lady with a Red Sash, 1897, Maurice Prendergast

Anniversary Today, October 10, we celebrate the birthday of Maurice Brazil Prendergast (1858 - 1924), an American post-impressionist painter, member of “The Eight”.

Happy birthday to Maurice Prendergast, who was born on this day in 1858. A member of The Eight (a group of American modernist painters who focused their attention on scenes of daily life), Prendergast is known for his use of brilliant colors and simplified shapes, leading many to compare his paintings to mosaics or textiles.

Untitled, 1895, Maurice Prendergast

At the Shore (Capri), 1899, Maurice Prendergast