Yliaster 1932

Marsden Hartley's 1932 painting "Yliaster" is a striking example of his signature style, combining geometric abstraction with a distinctly American subject matter. The painting depicts a landscape with a central mountain that appears to be erupting, illuminated by a radiant, circular light source, suggestive of the sun. Hartley's use of bold colors and simplified forms creates a sense of intensity and power, reflecting the artist's fascination with the natural world and its mystical forces.