Artwork
Flowers in a Blue Vase
Flowers in a Blue Vase is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Maurice Prendergast. It dates from 1911 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
Flowers in a Blue Vase is a 1911 oil painting by Maurice Prendergast, a Canadian-born American artist.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a still life arrangement featuring flowers in a blue vase, a common domestic motif.
Technique & Style
Prendergast's work is characterized by mosaic-like color and an affinity with Post-Impressionism, evident in this painting's composition and palette.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston's collection, indicating its significance within American art of the early 20th century.
Context
Prendergast was a member of The Eight, a group of American artists who sought to expand the country's artistic horizons in the early 20th century.
Artist & collection
Artist
Maurice Brazil Prendergast (October 10, 1858 – February 1, 1924) was a Newfoundlander-American artist who painted in oil and watercolor, and created monotypes.
