Movement, Bermuda (1916)
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Dive into the abstract brilliance of Marsden Hartley, an influential figure in American modernism, with his intriguing painting "Movement, Bermuda" (1916). This artwork showcases Hartley's unique style during his stay in Bermuda, where he was inspired by the island's vibrant landscapes and cultural richness.At first glance, "Movement, Bermuda" draws viewers into its abstract, geometric composition. The canvas is divided into bold blocks of color—deep blacks, soft beiges, and muted pinks—that form a central, dominating figure that seems almost totemic. The figure consists of various shapes: rectangles and a circle that intriguingly punctuates the composition, creating a focal point that suggests an eye or a celestial body.This painting may not reveal a literal scene. Instead, it speaks to the essence of Bermuda, interpreted through Hartley’s emotive and expressionistic lens. The composition's balance and tension might evoke the perpetual motion of the sea, or the dynamic interplay between the natural beauty of Bermuda and the human spirit.
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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.