Pincian Hill, Rome (also known as Afternoon, Pincian Hill) 1898

Maurice Prendergast's "Pincian Hill, Rome" (1898) is a vibrant depiction of a bustling scene on the Pincian Hill in Rome. Rendered in watercolor, the painting captures the energy of the city, with its numerous figures, horse-drawn carriages, and bright umbrellas. Prendergast's use of bold colors and flattened forms, characteristic of his style, evokes the heat and light of the Italian afternoon. The work is housed at the Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C. and is a prime example of the artist's urban scenes, which often feature lively crowds and celebratory atmospheres.