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Park Street Church, Boston, c. 1905-1907 (watercolour and pencil on paper)
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Park Street Church, Boston, c. 1905-1907 (watercolour and pencil on paper)
985299 Park Street Church, Boston, c.1905-1907 (watercolour and pencil on paper) by Prendergast, Maurice Brazil (1858/9-1924); 28x38.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Park Street Church, Boston. Maurice Brazil Prendergast (1859-1924). Watercolour and pencil on paper. Painted circa 1905-1907. 28 x 38.8cm.); Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright
Media ID 23305362
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1905 1907 Activity American Artist American Painting Artist American Ashcan School Boston Boundary Busy Freetime Large Group Leisurely Massachusetts Maurice Brazil Prendergast Maurice Prendergast Park Street Pencil Pencil Drawing Pencil On Paper Prendergast Railings Recreational Religious Building The Eight Water Color Water Colour
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This print showcases the iconic Park Street Church in Boston, captured by the talented American artist Maurice Brazil Prendergast. Created between 1905 and 1907, this watercolour and pencil masterpiece measures 28x38.8 cm and is part of a private collection. The artwork beautifully portrays the church's exterior, highlighting its grandeur against an urban backdrop. The scene depicts a bustling day in early twentieth-century Boston, with a large group of people gathered outside the church. Women are elegantly dressed, adding grace to the composition, while men stand nearby engaged in conversation or leisurely activities. Prendergast's meticulous attention to detail is evident through his delicate pencil strokes and vibrant watercolours. The railings surrounding the building create a boundary that separates the busy street from the peaceful sanctuary within. This piece captures not only architectural beauty but also human activity and recreation during this era. It provides us with a glimpse into daily life at that time – people going about their routines amidst a lively cityscape. As we admire this remarkable artwork by Maurice Brazil Prendergast, we can appreciate his skillful portrayal of light and shadow as well as his ability to capture both individual postures and collective movement. This painting serves as an important representation of American art history from the early twentieth century.
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