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New Mexico Recollection, c. 1923 (oil on canvas)
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New Mexico Recollection, c. 1923 (oil on canvas)
500343 New Mexico Recollection, c.1923 (oil on canvas)
by Hartley, Marsden (1877-1943); 101.6x120.65 (framed) 80x99.7 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: A tormented and restless loner, Hartley moved back and forth between America and Europe, living at times in Maine, Ohio, New York, Paris, and Berlin. In 1918 he visited New Mexico and hated it, complaining of too many tourists and " cheap" artists. Despite his dislike for the state, its desert haunted him. In 1923 he began his New Mexico Recollections, a series of works probably painted in Berlin. The dark, brooding palette of this " recollection, " one of the finest paintings on the theme, suggests an homage to the 19th-century visionary artist Albert Pinkham Ryder. The scene rolls with motion and counter motion, an effect Hartley called" wave rhythms." The twisted, tormented shapes and dark colors, which almost seem filled with lead, suggest that this wild and distant place represents a state of mind as much as an actual site. Perhaps the scene refers to the artists uncertainty about his own direction in life. Although he did not enjoy New Mexico at the time of his visit, in 1931 he spoke fondly of its " glorious light, " while simultaneously describing the desert as " a dark forest for one who can t take it."
); Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund with additional support from the Gill and Tommy LiPuma Fund; American, out of copyright
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© Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund with additional support from the Gill and Tommy LiPuma Fund / Bridgeman Images
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New Mexico Recollection, c. 1923 - A Tormented Artist's Haunting Vision
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. This print captures the essence of Marsden Hartley's "New Mexico Recollection" a masterpiece that reflects the inner turmoil and restless spirit of its creator. Painted in oil on canvas, this artwork showcases Hartley's unique style and his struggle to find his artistic direction. Hartley, known for his nomadic lifestyle, moved between America and Europe throughout his life. In 1918, he visited New Mexico but despised it due to an influx of tourists and what he deemed as "cheap" artists. However, despite his dislike for the state, its desert landscape haunted him. In 1923, while residing in Berlin, Hartley began painting his New Mexico Recollections series. This particular piece stands out as one of the finest examples within the collection. Its dark and brooding palette pays homage to Albert Pinkham Ryder, a visionary artist from the 19th century. The scene depicted in this artwork is filled with motion and counter motion – an effect Hartley referred to as "wave rhythms". The twisted shapes and lead-like colors convey a sense of torment and uncertainty that transcends mere representation of place. Perhaps this wild and distant landscape symbolizes not only New Mexico but also Hartley's own state of mind at that time. Despite initially disliking it during his visit years earlier, he later spoke fondly about its glorious light while acknowledging it as a dark forest for those who couldn't handle it. This print allows viewers to delve into the complex emotions behind Hartley's work—a testament to an artist grappling with personal demons while creating something hauntingly beautiful.
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