Artwork
Painting No. 8
Painting No. 8 is an unspecified painting by Marsden Hartley. It dates from 1912 and is held in the collection of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Painting No.
About this work
Overview
Painting No. 8 is a 1912 work by Marsden Hartley, currently held at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features abstract shapes and lines in various shades of green, accompanied by a sun symbol in the top left corner, creating a sense of dynamic movement and calmness.
Technique & Style
The rough, expressive shapes and visible brushstrokes contribute to the painting's dynamic quality, while the predominantly green color palette evokes serenity.
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.
Museum
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
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