“My work is getting stronger & stronger and more intense all the time.... I have such a rush of new energy & notions coming into my head, over my horizon like chariots of fire that all I want is freedom to step aside and execute them.”
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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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