Millstone in the Woods c. 1920s

"Millstone in the Woods" (c. 1920s) is a charcoal drawing by American Modernist artist Marsden Hartley (1877-1943). The work depicts a woodland scene with a millstone in the foreground and tall, stylized trees behind it. Hartley's use of expressive brushstrokes and simplified forms evokes a sense of the natural world, highlighting the abstract qualities of the landscape. The drawing's composition and the artist's focus on the millstone suggest a deeper symbolism, possibly referencing the passage of time or the weight of history. The artwork is an example of Hartley's exploration of nature and the abstract, evident in his later works.