Landscape, New Mexico 1919 - 1920

Marsden Hartley's "Landscape, New Mexico" (1919-1920) is a vibrant oil painting capturing the rugged beauty of the southwestern landscape. The artist, known for his bold use of color and simplified forms, portrays a canyon with a winding path leading towards distant blue mountains. The composition is dominated by large, angular rock formations and sparse vegetation, conveying a sense of isolation and grandeur. This work exemplifies Hartley's fascination with American landscapes, particularly those of New Mexico, which he visited in 1917 and 1919.