Salem Cove c. 1915 - 1918

"Salem Cove" is an oil on canvas painting by Maurice Prendergast, created between 1915 and 1918. The painting depicts a scene of people enjoying a day at the beach, with a small boat on the water in the distance. The artist uses bold colors and a distinctive flatness of form to create a sense of energy and movement. The simplified shapes of the figures and trees contribute to the artwork's overall sense of vitality. Prendergast's use of color and shape is characteristic of his style, which is often referred to as "luminism" or "Post-Impressionism."