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The Spanish Steps

1898–99
(American, 1858–1924)
America, 19th century
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
Location: not on view
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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.
The Spanish Steps

The Spanish Steps

1898–99

Maurice Prendergast

(American, 1858–1924)
America, 19th century

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