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Italian Sketchbook: Fountain (page 145)

1898–1899

Maurice Prendergast

(American, born Newfoundland [now Canada], 1858–1924)
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Culture
America
Medium
pencil
Measurements
Sheet: 16.7 x 10.8 cm (6 9/16 x 4 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Charles E. Prendergast 1951.422.ggg
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Location
Not on view
Print
A vertically oriented pencil drawing on cream paper depicts a simple fountain centered in the upper half. Loose, sketchy graphite lines form a shallow oval basin atop a slender pedestal. Two thin, arched lines rise from the basin, representing water sprays. The minimalist composition leaves the bottom half blank, emphasizing the light, expressive marks that define the delicate form against the plain background.

Italian Sketchbook: Fountain (page 145)

1898–1899

Maurice Prendergast

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

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