Summer Outing 1913

"Summer Outing" (1913) by Maurice Prendergast depicts a vibrant summer scene with figures bathed in sunlight and surrounded by lush foliage. The painting's bold, expressive brushstrokes and vibrant colors, characteristic of Prendergast's style, create a sense of movement and energy. The composition's loose, almost abstract rendering of the figures and landscape adds to the painting's sense of spontaneity and joyful abandon. This work is a fine example of the artist's fascination with color, light, and form, which he used to capture the essence of the modern urban experience.