Maurice Prendergast

May Day, Central Park
c. 1901

A vibrant watercolor painting depicting a lively outdoor scene with numerous people gathered in a park-like setting. The crowd, dressed in early 20th-century attire, is scattered among leafy green trees. Some individuals carry umbrellas or parasols, and there is a sense of movement and festivity. The artist's signature, "Prendergast," is visible in the lower right corner.

A vibrant watercolor painting depicting a lively outdoor scene with numerous people gathered in a park-like setting. The crowd, dressed in early 20th-century attire, is scattered among leafy green trees. Some individuals carry umbrellas or parasols, and there is a sense of movement and festivity. The artist's signature, "Prendergast," is visible in the lower right corner.

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Date
c. 1901

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Watercolor and graphite pencil on paper

Dimensions
Sheet (Irregular): 15 1/2 × 22 1/4in. (39.4 × 56.5 cm)

Accession number
48.19

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; Exchange

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

API
artworks/2063

Exhibitions

Highlights from the Permanent Collection: From Hopper to Mid-Century

Feb 25, 2000–May 20, 2006

Maurice Prendergast
9 works in the collection

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