Artwork
Handsome Drinks
Handsome Drinks is an oil painting by Marsden Hartley. It dates from 1916 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.
About this work
Overview
Handsome Drinks is a 1916 oil painting by Marsden Hartley, currently part of the Brooklyn Museum's collection. The work depicts a vibrant still life arrangement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a still life of beverages in various vessels: a tall, red and yellow goblet, a green goblet, and a red cup placed on a yellow saucer. A white rectangular object is positioned to the right. The composition includes cryptic red letters 'LUS LOGH' on the cream-colored background wall, adding an enigmatic layer to the otherwise mundane subject matter.
Technique & Style
Hartley employs a colorful palette in this work, characterized by bold, playful hues. The overall aesthetic is lively, with the contrast between the dark table and bright, creamy wall further accentuating the vibrancy of the still life elements.
History & Provenance
Created in 1916, Handsome Drinks is now held in the permanent collection of the Brooklyn Museum, providing public access to the piece.
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Artist
Marsden Hartley was an American Modernist painter, poet, and essayist. Hartley developed his painting abilities by observing Cubist artists in Paris and Berlin.
