Description
The work "Salem Maritime" (1920) by Maurice Prendergast is a vibrant and luminous manifestation of the style of post -impressionist painting, which captures the essence of leisure time in a coastal environment. As one of the most prominent exponents of this style, Arrentgast combines the influence of impressionism with a personal perspective that emphasizes color and shape, creating a work that invites the viewer to immerse himself in the cheerful atmosphere of a day on the beach.
In "Salem Marítimo", the composition is organized in a frontal plane, where the characters that walk and enjoy the promenade stand out. The choice of a horizontal format suggests the vastness of the coastal landscape, while the arrangement of the figures leads the viewer's look through the scene. Each figure is endowed with a particular dynamism; Purkey captures the movement with its characteristic use of fluid lines and soft contours, which offers a sensation of vitality and energy.
Color plays a fundamental role in this work. Purkey is known for its rich and vibrant palette, and does not disappoint here. Use warm and cheerful tones that evoke sunlight and marine breeze, from the deep blue of the ocean to the vibrant green of the surrounding vegetation. Shadows are subtly more suggested that are defined, which contributes to the general luminosity of the scene. This use of color not only attracts the look, but also generates a feeling of happiness and tranquility, elements that are almost essential in the experience of free time.
The characters present in the painting, although they are not portrayed in great detail, represent a variety of activities and attitudes, from the relaxing experience of walking through the boardwalk to the social interaction that defines these meeting places. Through these characters, Arrentgast tells a story, suggesting interactions and moments of connection between them, which adds a human element to the composition.
It is interesting to highlight that Arrentgast, born in 1858, interfered with in the artistic scene of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, a period during which American art began to define its own identity. Influenced by the Paris School, Arrendergast developed his unique style, which moves away from strict realism, adopting a freer and faster aesthetic that deeply resonates with the work "Salem Marítimo Paseo." His focus on everyday life and the moments of recreation echoed in other works of the time, such as those of his contemporary Childe Hassam, who also captured the spirit of time through his urban and coastal scenes, although with a more approach focused on light and atmospheric effects.
In conclusion, "Salem Maritime Walk" is presented as a fundamental work to understand not only the evolution of the art of preparing, but also the aesthetic concerns of an era marked by urbanization and the search for happiness in recreational spaces. His long shadow on contemporary art and his contribution to the development of a somewhat more playful sensitivity in American art remain relevant today, reminding us of the value of those ephemeral moments of beauty and human connection in our own walks through life.
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