Summer Day or Park Scene
Print (Reproduction) on paper, framed under glass • Maurice Prendergast (after)
Style & Movement
American Post-Impressionism / The Eight (Ashcan School influence)
Medium & Technique
Mechanical offset lithograph or digital reproduction; original would be oil on canvas or watercolor using post-impressionist blocky pointillism
Creation Period
Late 20th century (reproduction); original likely painted c. 1910-1920
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 18 x 24 inches; landscape format
Subject Description
A crowded park or beach scene featuring numerous figures, predominantly women in Edwardian-era long dresses and hats, a horse/rider, and a dog in the foreground against a landscape with trees and water
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; visible mechanical texture suggests a commercial print rather than an original painting
Estimated Market Value
$20 - $75
Auction Estimate
$10 - $50
Provenance History
Likely purchased from a museum gift shop or gallery as a decorative reproduction; no notable professional provenance visible
Art Historical Significance
The work reflects Maurice Prendergast's unique 'mosaic-like' style which bridged American realism and European Modernism, though this specific item is a decorative copy
Notable Features
Features a printed facsimile signature 'Prendergast' in the lower-left corner; matted with a mauve-colored border frequently found in 1980s-90s framing
Condition Issues
Possible surface fading from UV exposure; glare under glass; minor frame wear; image quality appears pixelated or low-resolution in certain areas
Conservation Recommendations
Display away from direct sunlight to prevent further fading of print pigments; replace acidic matting if necessary for long-term preservation of the paper support