Maurice Prendergast | |
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 Prendergast in 1913, photo by Gertrude Käsebier | |
| Born | Maurice Brazil Prendergast October 10, 1858 |
| Died | February 1, 1924 (aged 65) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Académie Colarossi, Académie Julian Paris |
| Known for | Post-Impressionism, Painting |
Maurice Brazil Prendergast (October 10, 1858 – February 1, 1924) was an American artist who painted in oil and watercolor, and created monotypes. His delicate landscapes and scenes of modern life, characterized by mosaic-like color, are generally associated with Post-Impressionism. Prendergast, however, was also a member of The Eight, a group of early twentieth-century American artists who, aside from Prendergast, represented the Ashcan School.