Marsh Creek c. 1914

"Marsh Creek" is a color woodcut by American artist Arthur Wesley Dow, a prominent figure in the early 20th-century art movement. Created around 1914, the work is a quintessential example of Dow's style, characterized by its simplified forms, flat planes of color, and emphasis on pattern and design. The landscape is rendered in muted tones, with a pale blue sky dominating the composition. The calm water of the creek reflects the light of the setting sun, creating a sense of tranquility and peaceful contemplation. The work is considered a fine example of the "art for art's sake" movement, where form and composition took precedence over representational accuracy.