“Painting No. 48” by Marsden Hartley, created in 1913, is an exemplar of the Abstract Art movement and is an oil on canvas composition. This abstract artwork is part of the collection at the Brooklyn Museum, located in New York City, NY, US.
The artwork presents a vivid assembly of bold, geometric shapes and dynamic forms. Dominated by an array of primary colors, it features a central, oval motif with the number “8” prominently displayed. Surrounding the central element are various circular patterns and fragmented shapes, rendered in contrasting hues of red, yellow, blue, and green. The overall composition is imbued with a sense of rhythm and motion, characteristic of Hartley’s abstract style. The use of sharp lines and interlocking forms creates a complex and energized visual experience.
