Movement No. 5, Provincetown Houses 1916

Marsden Hartley's "Movement No. 5, Provincetown Houses" from 1916 uses simplified geometric shapes and bold colors to depict a row of white houses against a background of a blue sky and stylized sailboats. The stark contrast between the dark blue and white creates a sense of depth and space, while the geometric shapes enhance the abstract quality of the painting. This piece reflects the artist's interest in exploring the relationship between abstraction and representation, a recurring theme in his work during this period.