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Marsden Hartley Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Marsden Hartley our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Marsden Hartley · 1877 – 1943

Himmel

1915 · Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City

Hartley employs oil on canvas to achieve a bold palette and layered textures, mirroring the expressive qualities of Cubism. The overlapping shapes and concentric discs demonstrate his mastery of visual representation while conveying symbolic meaning.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 296 artworks by Marsden Hartley
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Portrait Arrangement

1914 · McNay Art Museum, San Antonio

Marsden Hartley's 'Portrait Arrangement' (1914) is a vibrant, symbolic oil painting blending portraiture, landscape, and abstraction—a key work reflecting his spiritual quest and German influences.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 296 artworks by Marsden Hartley
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Yliaster (Paracelsus)

1932 · original 64 x 72 cm

A vibrant rising sun radiates warmth over distant mountains in this striking 1932 masterpiece by Marsden Hartley, offering a profound spiritual energy that invites you to bring this modern classic into your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 296 artworks by Marsden Hartley
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Fruit Still Life

1912 · Georgia Museum of Art, Athens

Marsden Hartley's 'Fruit Still Life' (1912) is a masterful depiction of ripened fruit arranged in a basket on a table. Influenced by Cézanne and Matisse, Hartley utilizes pastel to convey textural nuances and emotional depth, embodying his ongoing pursuit of artistic spirituality.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 296 artworks by Marsden Hartley
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Landscape No. 25

1908 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york

This 1908 impressionistic landscape by Marsden Hartley captures a dense mountain scene. Explore this textured masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 296 artworks by Marsden Hartley
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Movements

1913 · Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago

This 1913 abstract expressionist painting by Marsden Hartley pulses with energy. Explore the dynamic motion of this masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 296 artworks by Marsden Hartley
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Berlin Abstraction

1914 · National Gallery of Art, Washington · original 80.8 x 64.8cm

This 1914 abstract work by Marsden Hartley features bold geometric shapes. Discover the energy of this masterpiece for your collection today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 296 artworks by Marsden Hartley
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Autumn Color

1910 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york

This expressive expressionist landscape by Marsden Hartley captures moody autumn hues. Shop this vibrant hand-painted reproduction today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 296 artworks by Marsden Hartley
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Hall of the Mountain King

1908

Experience the grandeur of Marsden Hartley's 'Hall of the Mountain King,' a mesmerizing landscape painting capturing serene beauty and modernist influences. Explore its composition & vibrant colors at OriginalUniqueArt.com!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 296 artworks by Marsden Hartley
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Still Life No. 15

1917 · Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago

This expressive 1917 still life by Marsden Hartley features bold brushwork and a dramatic chalice. Discover this powerful modernist work today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 296 artworks by Marsden Hartley
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The Great Good Man

A striking portrait of a bearded man with an intense expression by American Modernist Marsden Hartley captures a profound moment of quiet strength, inviting you to explore this powerful piece for your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 296 artworks by Marsden Hartley
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In the Moraine, Dogtown Common, Cape Ann

1931 · Georgia Museum of Art, Athens

Marsden Hartley’s ‘In the Moraine, Dogtown Common’ captures a stark, dramatic landscape with a monumental rock formation – a key example of his Expressionist style. Explore this powerful 1931 painting and discover its evocative mood.

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Popularity: No. 12 of 296 artworks by Marsden Hartley
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Painting No. 69

1917 · Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville · original 39.4 x 22.2cm

This 1917 modernist still life by Marsden Hartley features a vibrant blue vase. Shop this striking reverse oil on glass painting today.

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Popularity: No. 13 of 296 artworks by Marsden Hartley
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The Dark Mountain, No. 1

1909 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 35.6 x 30.8cm

This moody expressionist landscape by Marsden Hartley evokes a somber, sublime atmosphere. Discover the power of this evocative masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 296 artworks by Marsden Hartley
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Kezar Lake, Autumn Evening

1910 · Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge

This expressive landscape by Marsden Hartley captures a moody twilight. Explore this vibrant autumn scene today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 296 artworks by Marsden Hartley
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Still Life No. 1

1916 · Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville · original 28.6 x 21.0cm

This 1916 reverse oil on glass by Marsden Hartley features a bold, expressive still life. Discover the power of this modernist masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 296 artworks by Marsden Hartley
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Vase of Flowers

1916 · Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville · original 33.0 x 23.5cm

This abstract still life by Marsden Hartley features bold geometric patterns. Shop this striking modern masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 296 artworks by Marsden Hartley
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Kezar Lake, Autumn Morning

1910 · Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge

Vibrant autumn colors define this expressive landscape by Marsden Hartley. Discover the beauty of Kezar Lake and bring this masterpiece home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 296 artworks by Marsden Hartley
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Autumn Cascade I

Marsden Hartley’s ‘Autumn Cascade I’ is a mesmerizing depiction of a waterfall scene rendered in vibrant hues and dynamic impasto, embodying Expressionist influences. Its angular rocks, layered foliage, and flattened perspective convey emotion over realism—a testament to Hartley's pioneering approach to modern art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 296 artworks by Marsden Hartley
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Geometric Figure

Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen · original 45.7 x 37.9cm

This abstract expressionist painting by Marsden Hartley features bold, totem-like geometric forms. Shop this striking piece today.

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Popularity: No. 20 of 296 artworks by Marsden Hartley
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Abstraction (Military Symbols)

Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo

This bold expressionist work by Marsden Hartley uses symbolic military patterns. Explore this powerful piece of modern art today.

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Popularity: No. 21 of 296 artworks by Marsden Hartley
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Landscape

1910 · Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge

This vibrant 1910 landscape by Marsden Hartley uses expressive, textured brushwork. Discover the emotional power of this abstract masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 296 artworks by Marsden Hartley
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Maine Landscape, Autumn No. 13

1909 · Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville · original 29.8 x 34.3cm

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Popularity: No. 23 of 296 artworks by Marsden Hartley
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Handsome Drinks

1916 · Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn · original 61.0 x 50.8cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 296 artworks by Marsden Hartley
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Still Life with Fruit

1916

A whimsical arrangement of fruit forming a smiling face defines this 1916 still life by Marsden Hartley, offering a charming glimpse into early American modernism that you can bring to your own collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 296 artworks by Marsden Hartley
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The artist

Marsden Hartley

1877 – 1943

Quick facts

Typical colorsearthy, neutrals
Creative periodsmature period
Born1877, Lewiston, United States
Copyright statusPublic domain
NationalityUnited States
Museums on APSLos Angeles County Museum of Art, Yale University Art Gallery, Art Institute of Chicago, McNay Art Museum, Philadelphia Museum of Art
Corpus themesamerican modernism, spiritual quest, albert pinkham ryder, wassily kandinsky, franz marc
Top 3 worksHimmel, Portrait Arrangement, Yliaster (Paracelsus)

Biography

A Spiritual Quest in Paint: The Life and Art of Marsden Hartley

Marsden Hartley, born Edmund Hartley in Lewiston, Maine, on January 4, 1877, was a restless spirit drawn to the profound possibilities within art. His early life was marked by a sense of displacement and loss; orphaned young and sent to work in a shoe factory, he carried with him an enduring awareness of loneliness that would deeply inform his artistic vision. This period instilled in him a quiet intensity, a searching quality that permeated his canvases throughout his career. The move to Cleveland with his family offered a turning point, providing access to formal art training at the Cleveland School of Art and eventually leading him to New York City, where he studied under William Merritt Chase at the New York School of Art and later attended the National Academy of Design. However, it wasn’t merely technical skill that Hartley sought; he yearned for a deeper connection, a spiritual resonance within his work. This quest was fueled by an admiration for the evocative symbolism of Albert Pinkham Ryder and the transcendentalist philosophies of Walt Whitman, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Henry David Thoreau – writers who championed individualism and the inherent divinity of nature.

From Maine Landscapes to European Modernism

Hartley’s artistic journey began with landscapes rooted in his native New England. Early works like The Ice Hole (1908) demonstrate a move towards abstraction, hinting at the mature style that would define him. These paintings weren't simply depictions of place; they were attempts to capture an emotional and spiritual essence, a sense of the sublime within the natural world. A pivotal moment arrived with his first trip to Europe in 1912, funded by Alfred Stieglitz. Immersing himself in the vibrant art scenes of Paris and Berlin, Hartley encountered Cubism and other avant-garde movements that profoundly impacted his approach. He found kinship with artists like Wassily Kandinsky and Franz Marc, members of the Blue Rider group, who shared his belief in the power of abstraction to convey inner truths. This exposure led to a period of experimentation, resulting in bold compositions characterized by fragmented forms and intense color palettes. His Portrait of a German Officer (1914), painted during this time, is a striking example of how he synthesized European modernism with his own unique sensibility, creating an image that is both formally innovative and emotionally charged. The experience of war-torn Europe also deeply affected him; the loss of a close friend, Karl von Freyburg, inspired a series of powerful portraits imbued with grief and longing.

A Return to American Roots: Regionalism and Beyond

Following his return to the United States in 1916, Hartley continued to explore diverse artistic avenues, moving between New Mexico, where he was captivated by Native American art and culture, and back east. However, a growing sense of national identity began to emerge in his work during the late 1930s. He famously declared his intention to become “the painter of Maine,” aligning himself with the Regionalism movement that celebrated distinctly American subjects and styles. This period saw a renewed focus on the rugged beauty of the Maine coastline, depicted in paintings like Mt. Katahdin (Maine), Autumn -2 (1939–40). Yet, Hartley’s regionalism was never simply representational; he infused his landscapes with a deeply personal symbolism and an expressive use of color that transcended mere documentation. He wasn't merely painting what he saw but conveying how it *felt* to be in those places, to experience the weight of history and the power of nature.

Legacy and Historical Significance

Marsden Hartley’s contribution to American art lies not only in his distinctive style—a compelling blend of abstraction, symbolism, and emotional intensity—but also in his unwavering commitment to artistic independence. He resisted easy categorization, constantly evolving and challenging conventional norms throughout his career. His work paved the way for future generations of abstract expressionists and other modernist painters who sought to express their inner worlds through non-representational forms. Hartley’s influence can be seen in the works of artists like Georgia O'Keeffe and Arthur Dove, who also explored the spiritual dimensions of American landscapes. He remains a pivotal figure in the development of American modernism, an artist whose paintings continue to resonate with their profound emotional depth and enduring sense of mystery. His life, marked by both hardship and artistic triumph, serves as a testament to the power of vision and the transformative potential of art.

Key Influences: Albert Pinkham Ryder, Walt Whitman, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Wassily Kandinsky, Franz Marc.
Major Movements: American Modernism, Regionalism, Abstract Expressionism (precursor).
Notable Works: The Ice Hole, Autumn Color, Portrait of a German Officer, Mt. Katahdin (Maine), Autumn -2.

Questions & Answers

Can I browse Marsden Hartley's works by movement?

The All Movements page groups Marsden Hartley's artworks by art movement.

How many artworks by Marsden Hartley are available to browse?

You can browse 296 artworks by Marsden Hartley on the All Artworks page.

Where are Marsden Hartley's artworks organized by color?

The Spectral Index of Marsden Hartley is a page that organizes the artist's artworks by their colors.

By the OriginalUniqueArt.com Editorial Team Updated Aug. 31, 2026

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