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My Dear Stieglitz: Letters of Marsden Hartley and Alfred Stieglitz, 1912-1915

This book presents a series of letters exchanged between Marsden Hartley, a prominent American artist, and Alfred Stieglitz, a renowned photographer and gallery owner. The correspondence spans from 1912 to 1915 and offers insights into their personal and artistic relationships, as well as the cultural and artistic climate of the time. more

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Marsden Hartley
Marsden Hartley

Marsden Hartley was an American painter recognized for his expressive and frequently abstract artworks. Born on January 4, 1877, in Lewiston, Maine, Hartley's artistic journey began with a focus on rural landscapes and traditional American themes. His style later evolved into a distinctive one, marked by vivid colors and geometric shapes, setting him apart from his contemporaries. Hartley's art often mirrored his personal experiences and emotional states, and he is regarded as a leading figure in American modernism. He passed away on September 2, 1943. more

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