The Little Maple Tree, Castorland, New York
1913
John Marin captures the explosive energy of nature in this vibrant 1913 scene, where a brilliant yellow maple tree practically vibrates against a wash of lavender and pink sky. Instead of perfectly rendering every leaf, Marin uses quick, energetic brushstrokes and splashes of color to convey the feeling of a breezy summer day in upstate New York. As a pioneer of American Modernism, he believed landscapes had a life of their own, and here he lets the colors dance freely across the canvas to prove it.
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