Artwork
Geometric Figure
Geometric Figure is an oil painting by Marsden Hartley. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Geometric Figure is an oil painting by Marsden Hartley, dated to around 1920. It is part of the collection at the Statens Museum for Kunst.
Subject & Meaning
The painting is an abstract composition featuring a geometric figure with a red triangle at its center, surrounded by white and yellow triangles, and topped with a yellow circle. Lines in red and yellow extend from the figure's sides.
Technique & Style
The artist used bold, vibrant colors against a deep black background, creating a striking contrast that conveys dynamic energy and movement.
Artist & collection
Artist
Marsden Hartley was an American Modernist painter, poet, and essayist. Hartley developed his painting abilities by observing Cubist artists in Paris and Berlin.
