South Boston Pier 1897

"South Boston Pier" is a watercolor painting by American artist Maurice Prendergast, completed in 1897. The painting depicts a bustling scene on a pier in South Boston, Massachusetts, with people of various ages and backgrounds strolling, socializing, and relaxing. Prendergast's vibrant colors and expressive brushstrokes create a sense of movement and energy, capturing the atmosphere of a summer day at the shore. This painting is now part of the Art Institute of Chicago's collection.