Summer Day or Figures in a Park
Print after a painting; likely a vintage lithograph or commercial reproduction on paper. • Maurice Brazil Prendergast (after); signature visible in the lower left corner.
Style & Movement
American Post-Impressionism / The Eight (Ashcan School era, though Stylistically unique).
Medium & Technique
Mechanical offset lithography or high-quality color print on textured paper, mimicking the artist's original oil and gouache mosaic-like brushwork.
Creation Period
Modern reproduction; original composition dates to approximately 1910-1920.
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 18 x 24 inches (image size); horizontal landscape format.
Subject Description
A festive outdoor scene featuring figures (primarily women and children) in a park or by a shoreline. The composition is flattened into colorful, decorative patterns reminiscent of tapestries or mosaics.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; reflecting visible glare from glass and potential perimeter fading due to age and light exposure.
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $150 (as a reproduction).
Auction Estimate
$30 - $100.
Provenance History
Unknown; likely an estate or residential find. These prints were commonly sold through museum shops or mid-century art publishers.
Art Historical Significance
Maurice Prendergast was a pioneer of American Modernism; while this is a print, it captures his signature style of flattened space and rhythmic, colorful staccato brushstrokes.
Notable Features
Features the signature 'Prendergast' in the bottom left corner; the framing appears to be from the mid-to-late 20th century.
Condition Issues
Visible surface reflection suggests it is under glass/plastic; potential acid burn from the original matting and minor color saturation loss.
Conservation Recommendations
Replace with acid-free matting and UV-protective glass to prevent further yellowing or fading of the pigments.