Dec 19, 2013
Mar 24, 2005

The Spanish Steps

The Spanish Steps

1898–99

Maurice Prendergast

(American, 1858–1924)

Color monotype

Image: 29.7 x 19 cm (11 11/16 x 7 1/2 in.)

Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Prasse Collection 1982.167

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Description

Belying its modest size, The Spanish Steps is Prendergast’s supreme achievement among his Italian monotypes. Executed during the artist’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.

See also
Collection: 
PR - Monotype
Department: 
Prints
Type of artwork: 
Monotype

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