The artwork, titled “Sextant,” was created by Marsden Hartley in the year 1917. It belongs to the Abstract Art movement and is categorized as figurative in genre.
The artwork depicts a geometric composition resembling a sextant, an instrument used for navigation. It features bold and contrasting colors including black, red, yellow, and white, arranged in both triangular and curved shapes. The background is a muted, almost textured beige, which allows the vibrant colors and solid black outlines to stand out prominently. The precise placement of shapes and colors suggests a methodical approach, characteristic of Hartley’s style during this period, emphasizing the abstract yet structured quality of the figurative elements.
