Untitled

Untitled

Marsden Hartley

1942

crayon

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting depicts a man standing in a room, his arms raised above his head. He wears a long-sleeved shirt and pants, with his hands open and palms facing outward. The man's facial expression is one of determination or pleading. The background of the painting is dark, with vertical lines suggesting a cityscape or a wall. The overall mood of the painting is somber, with the man's raised arms conveying a sense of urgency or desperation. The painting's use of bold lines and dark colors creates a sense of intensity, drawing the viewer's attention to the man's emotional state. To learn more about the artist's use of bold lines and dark colors, explore the works of Marsden Hartley.

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