Kezar Lake, Autumn Morning

Marsden Hartley

Created:
Movement:
1930
Tonalism
key Notes:
Vibrant Color Palette, Tranquil Landscape
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Dimensions:
30 x 36 1/4 in. (76.2 x 92.1 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
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Marsden Hartley: "Kezar Lake, Autumn Morning" (1930)

"Kezar Lake, Autumn Morning" is an exemplary work by Marsden Hartley, created in 1930 using oil on canvas. This painting captures the serene beauty of Kezar Lake in Maine, reflecting Hartley's deep connection to the American landscape. Hartley, a prominent figure in American Modernism, often drew inspiration from his native New England, infusing his works with a sense of place and personal resonance. The painting is notable for its vibrant color palette and dynamic composition, which convey the crispness and clarity of an autumn morning. Hartley's work during this period is marked by a return to representational art, following his earlier abstract explorations. This piece contributes to the understanding of Hartley's artistic evolution and his role in shaping early 20th-century American art.

Description of the work:

Kezar Lake, Autumn Morning by Marsden Hartley

Created in 1930, "Kezar Lake, Autumn Morning" by Marsden Hartley is an oil on canvas painting that captures the serene beauty of Kezar Lake in Maine during the autumn season. The artwork reflects Hartley's modernist style, characterized by bold colors and simplified forms, emphasizing the natural landscape's tranquility and vibrancy.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Kezar Lake, Autumn Morning