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Maurice Prendergast — Italian Sketchbook:  Standing Woman (page 1)

Maurice Prendergast

Italian Sketchbook: Standing Woman (page 1)

1898

This pencil sketch from Maurice Prendergast's Italian Sketchbook depicts a standing woman rendered with the artist's characteristic loose, gestural line work. The drawing captures a moment of everyday observation, showcasing Prendergast's interest in figure studies during his travels in Italy. The economical use of pencil demonstrates the artist's skill in suggesting form and posture through minimal but assured marks.

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Maurice Prendergast, Italian Sketchbook: Standing Woman (page 1), 1898

This pencil sketch from Maurice Prendergast's Italian Sketchbook depicts a standing woman rendered with the artist's characteristic loose, gestural line work. The drawing captures a moment of everyday observation, showcasing Prendergast's interest in figure studies during his travels in Italy. The economical use of pencil demonstrates the artist's skill in suggesting form and posture through minimal but assured marks.

Medium
pencil
Year
1898
Seen at
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

Watercolor, Figure Study, Modernist Drawing, Early 20th Century, American Artist, Intimate Mood, Post-Impressionism, Sketchy aesthetic, Standing Figure, Sketchbook page

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