Maine Beach 1913

"Maine Beach" (1913) by Maurice Prendergast depicts a lively scene on a beach. The painting, rendered in a loose and expressive style typical of Prendergast's work, captures a moment of leisure and social interaction. The vibrant color palette and dynamic brushstrokes create a sense of movement and energy, suggesting the warmth of the summer sun and the excitement of a day at the shore. The figures, painted in a semi-abstract manner, are rendered with bold strokes, emphasizing their forms and movements. "Maine Beach" exemplifies Prendergast's ability to capture the vibrancy and energy of everyday life through the medium of oil painting.