The work that he produced in Italy is the focus of the exhibit of American Impressionist artist Maurice Prendergast, 1858 – 1924, at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston until May 9, 2010.
“Prendergast in Italy features more than 60 picturesque views of Venice, Rome, Siena, and Capri drawn from a number of public and private collections…The presentation demonstrates Prendergast’s ranking in American art as a technically superb watercolor artist… The vivid palette and liveliness of his work disguise the rigor and bold aesthetic approach to his subjects in works that continue to charm new generations of museum goers.”
“Prendergast in Italy” – Until 5/9/10
The Museum of Fine Arts Houston, MFAH
(Image: “The Grand Canal, Venice, 1898)