The Dark Mountain, No. 2 by Marsden Hartley. A somber, expressionist landscape featuring a large, dark mountain silhouette beneath a churning sky of off-white clouds and gnarled foreground trees.

The Dark Mountain, No. 2

Marsden Hartley

1909 · Medium Not Listed

A dramatic 1909 expressionist landscape by Marsden Hartley, capturing the brooding intensity of the American wilderness.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — gives the room a clear visual center.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
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Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft sage, Soft gray

About the piece

Created in 1909, Marsden Hartley's 'The Dark Mountain, No. 2' is a seminal work of American Modernism. Through thick, rhythmic brushstrokes and a heavy, brooding palette, Hartley transforms the landscape into a powerful expression of internal emotion. The swirling white clouds provide a stark, dramatic contrast against the deep, earthy tones of the mountain and foreground rocks.

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