Maurice Prendergast: A Mosaic of Modern Life Born in St. John’s, Newfoundland, in 1858, Maurice Brazil Prendergast’s artistic journey was a transatlantic one, shaped by a unique upbringing and an evolving vision. His early life amidst the rugged beauty of the Canadian wilderness instilled a deep appreciation for color and pattern – a legacy evident in his later, intensely vibrant paintings. The family's relocation to Boston at a youn…