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Landscape No. 25
Landscape No. 25 is an unspecified painting by the American Impressionist artist Marsden Hartley. It dates from 1908 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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History & Provenance
The work belongs to the landscape genre and dates from Hartley's early career, a period marked by his exploration of abstraction and personal symbolism.
Landscape No. 25 is a 1908 oil painting by the American modernist Marsden Hartley. The work belongs to the landscape genre and dates from Hartley's early career, a period marked by his exploration of abstraction and personal symbolism. It is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
The available sources do not record a specific commission or patron, a detailed provenance, an accession number, or an exhibition history for the work.
Overview
Marsden Hartley's Landscape No. 25, created in 1908, is an oil painting that captures a natural scene. This early work by the American modernist is held in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. It presents a serene view of a mountainous terrain, characterized by a subdued palette and dynamic brushwork, inviting viewers into a moment of quiet observation.
Subject & Meaning
The composition features a prominent mountain range receding into the background, balanced by a scattering of trees and bushes in the foreground. Hartley's depiction evokes a sense of quiet contemplation, drawing the observer into a tranquil natural environment. The scene suggests a moment of stillness, reflecting an engagement with the inherent serenity of the landscape itself.
Technique & Style
Hartley employed a muted color scheme for Landscape No. 25, predominantly utilizing shades of brown, green, and gray. This restrained palette contributes to the painting's contemplative mood. The brushwork is notably loose and expressive, imparting a sense of energy and subtle movement across the canvas, which enhances the overall impression of a vibrant yet calm natural setting.
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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.
