New York City, 86th Street and East River (recto); Coney Island (verso)
1900–03 (recto), 1879/1924 (verso)
Accession Number
113406
Medium
Watercolor, with touches of pastel, over graphite (recto), and watercolor (verso), on ivory wove paper
Dimensions
35.4 × 50.8 cm (13 15/16 × 20 in.)
Classification
watercolor
Credit Line
Gift of Kate L. Brewster
Background & Context
Background Story
Maurice Prendergast's double-sided watercolor New York City, 86th Street and East River (recto) and Coney Island (verso) (1900-03) shows two views of New York on a single sheet. The recto shows the urban landscape of 86th Street and the East River, while the verso depicts the popular amusement destination of Coney Island. The watercolor technique with touches of pastel creates varied surface effects.
Cultural Impact
Prendergast's New York watercolors document the city's diverse urban and recreational landscapes.
Why It Matters
This double-sided watercard captures both the urban landscape of New York and the leisure world of Coney Island.
