Docks, East Boston by Maurice Prendergast is a colorful, dynamic depiction of the bustling docks in East Boston. The painting captures the vibrancy of daily life in a working-class area, with ships, workers, and urban architecture forming a lively backdrop. Prendergast’s characteristic use of bright, flat color and bold brushstrokes creates an impressionistic interpretation of the scene, focusing on the human activity and energy of the docks rather than realistic detail. The piece reflects the artist’s fascination with urban life and the movement of people in modern environments.