Buck's Harbor 1910

Maurice Prendergast made this painting of Buck's Harbor with oil on canvas, and its all about dabs of colour. It looks like he was dancing with the brush, right? If you zoom in close, you'll see how the whole scene comes alive through these tiny, vibrant touches. Look at the water; it's not just blue, but a mix of blues, whites, and even pinks, creating this shimmering effect. The way Prendergast layers these colours gives the painting a rich, textured surface. And check out how he uses these same dabs to form the figures, almost like they're part of the landscape itself. It’s almost Seurat-like but, with a gutsier, more impulsive feel. You can almost hear the joyful chatter of a busy afternoon. Prendergast’s playful touch reminds me a bit of Bonnard, who was equally interested in capturing fleeting moments with a similar sense of immediacy and joy. Art, like life, is all about capturing the moment!