New Mexico Hills (1877 – 1943)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Marsden Hartley, an influential figure in American Modernism, captures the serene beauty of the Southwestern landscape in his pastel masterpiece "New Mexico Hills." The painting portrays the undulating forms of barren hills bathed in a warm, earthy palette of ochre, yellow, and soft browns, subtly intersected by cool shades of blue and gray that hint at shadows and depth. The simple, almost abstracted forms of the hills guide the eye smoothly across the canvas, evoking a sense of peacefulness and vast open space.In the foreground, modest structures nestle unassumingly against the sweeping backdrop, their presence a testament to human habitation that is sparse yet harmonious with the natural environment. These tiny homes, surrounded by hints of green vegetation, suggest a landscape that is both arid and life-sustaining.Hartley's skillful use of color and form in "New Mexico Hills" not only highlights his mastery over the pastel medium but also reflects his deep connection and reverence for the American landscape.
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Marsden Hartley (1877–1943) is a Maine native and a leading American Modernist painter, along with his contemporaries, Arthur Dove and Georgia O’Keeffe. He is well-known for employing geometric abstraction as well as bold colors and lines. His paintings depicted imagery of nature, landscapes, figures, and still-life. Sponsored by Alfred Stieglitz, Hartley went to Europe in 1912, spending most of his time in Germany, where he met Gertrude Stein, Wassily Kandinsky, and Franz Marc. After returning to America in 1930, he reconnected with the New England of his childhood and started to portray the landscapes of New England in his paintings.