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The Spanish Steps

1898–99

Maurice Prendergast

(American, born Newfoundland [now Canada], 1858–1924)
Culture
America
Medium
color monotype
Measurements
Image: 29.7 x 19 cm (11 11/16 x 7 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Prasse Collection 1982.167
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Maurice Prendergast became influenced by Impressionism after studying for two years in Paris during the 1880s.

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Executed during Prendergast's first trip to Italy, he selected a classic Roman tourist site, theatrical with its sweeping curves, and depicted three dozen red-robed Catholic seminarians flowing down the carefully delineated monumental staircase.
A vertically oriented color monotype with soft, layered textures depicts numerous figures with light skin tones in floor-length red robes and black hats descending wide stone stairs. In the foreground, a large stone sphere sits on a pedestal. The stairs curve upward toward buildings with glowing yellow windows and a green tree. Handwritten block letters at the bottom read "The Spanish Steps" and "M.B.P."

The Spanish Steps

1898–99

Maurice Prendergast

(American, born Newfoundland [now Canada], 1858–1924)
America

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