Artwork
Fauve Landscape with Red and Blue
Fauve Landscape with Red and Blue is an unspecified painting by the Fauvist artist Alfred Maurer. It dates from 1909 and is held in the collection of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
About this work
Overview
Fauve Landscape with Red and Blue is a 1909 painting by Alfred Henry Maurer, an American artist associated with the fauvist movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a landscape with bold, unmodulated colors and dynamic composition, featuring diagonal lines and geometric shapes that convey energy and movement.
Technique & Style
Characteristic of fauvism, the work showcases vivid colors, including dominant red and blue hues, and bold brushstrokes, creating a spontaneous and expressive effect.
History & Provenance
Created in 1909, the painting is now part of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art collection, reflecting Maurer's participation in early 20th-century avant-garde circles.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alfred Henry Maurer (April 21, 1868 – August 4, 1932) was an American modernist painter.
Museum
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
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