Central Park 1901

"Central Park" by Maurice Prendergast is a watercolor depicting a bustling scene in New York's iconic park. Painted in 1901, the work captures the leisure activities of the time, with horse-drawn carriages and people relaxing on benches. Prendergast's distinctive style, characterized by flattened forms, bold colors, and simplified figures, adds a vibrant and dynamic quality to the scene. This work is a prime example of Prendergast's signature style, known as "luminism" or "post-impressionism," which showcases a focus on light and color.