subject: Fine Art Reproductions In Oil Paintings [print this page] Most recognized artists were born in Europe, the old continent. However, America also had good exponents like Maurice Prendergast. Maurice Brazil Prendergast (1858 - 1924) was an American post-Impressionist artist who worked in oil and watercolor. Actually, Maurice was born in the Canadian city of Newfoundland but some years after his family moved to Boston to begin a new live. At the age of 14 Maurice started sketching landscapes and cattle as well, and then he and his brother went to Europe for some time. During this time he realized that Europe will be the best place to learn to paint. Maurice Prendergast Oil Paintings are much solicited.
In 1980 Maurice arrived to Paris where studied at the Colarossi Academy and the Academie Julien during three years. This epoch was very productive in his life because it influenced on his future painting style. Maurice Prendergast was influenced by James Morrice, Walter Sickert and Aubrey Beardsley. If you like this artist you can find Oil Paintings reproductions. It was in 1900 when Maurice Prendergast returned to Unite States and became part of the influential group denominated "The Eight". Nevertheless, unlike the other artists of The Eight, Prendergast reveals his entire understanding of French Post-Impressionism.
Maurice Prendergast most recognized Oil Paintings are: Street Scene (1891-1894), Green Dress (1891-1894), A lady in yellow in the Park, After the Storm, Spring in Franklin Park (1895), Bed of flowers, Lighthouse at St. Malo, Bather, Along the Seine (1892-94), The Breezy Common (1895-1897), Beach, South Boston Pier (1895-97), Ladies in a Seaside Arbor, West Church Boston (1900-01), Salem Willows (1904), Santa Maria Formosa Venice (1911-12) and The Grove (1915).
by: Mary Pierce
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