Painting No. 46 by Marsden Hartley. A bold abstract modernist painting featuring a large red layered arch, checkered patterns, and concentric circles in primary colors against a dark background.

Painting No. 46

Marsden Hartley

1914 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An iconic work of American Modernism featuring bold, graphic shapes and a vibrant primary color palette.

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Where it works

A bold work with active energy with warm, lived-in color — gives the room a clear visual center.

Often works in
Living Room · Commercial Space · Office
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
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Reads clearly against pale walls or deeper settings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Muted red, Soft white

About the piece

Painted in 1914 by Marsden Hartley, 'Painting No. 46' is a masterwork of the American avant-garde. Part of Hartley’s celebrated Berlin series, the composition translates military insignia, banners, and checkerboard motifs into a dense, rhythmic abstraction that pulses with energy and bold contrast.

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