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Painting No. 8, by Marsden Hartley, unspecified, 1912

Painting No. 8

Marsden Hartley

1912

unspecified

From the collection of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Painting No. 8 is a 1912 unspecified by Marsden Hartley, held at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.

Who painted this?
Marsden Hartley
When & what style?
1912
Where can I see it?
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

About this work

This painting features abstract shapes and lines in shades of green, with a sun symbol in the top left corner. The shapes are rough and expressive, with visible brushstrokes. The painting has a dynamic, expressive quality, with the abstract shapes seeming to move and twist across the canvas. The use of green creates a sense of calmness and serenity. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to check out the work of artist Marsden Hartley.

About the artist

Portrait of Marsden Hartley
Artist

Marsden Hartley

Marsden Hartley was an American Modernist painter, poet, and essayist. Hartley developed his painting abilities by observing Cubist artists in Paris and Berlin.

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