“New Mexico Recollections, No. 12” is an artwork by Marsden Hartley, aligned with the art movements of Expressionism and Regionalism. The artwork falls within the landscape genre, portraying Hartley’s vivid interpretation of a New Mexican scene.
In the artwork, the viewer is greeted with a striking depiction of a landscape dominated by bold, sweeping forms and robust colors. The painting features undulating red hills under a heavily clouded sky, rendered in swirling, dynamic brushstrokes typical of Expressionism. The mountains appear almost abstract, curving and intertwining in a manner that imbues the painting with a sense of motion and energy. The dark, imposing forms of the hills contrast sharply against the lighter tones of the sky and the turquoise suggestions of water at the base, enhancing the dramatic effect. Hartley’s utilization of exaggerated forms and vibrant hues encapsulates his emotional and interpretive response to the New Mexican scenery, offering a powerful and evocative landscape that transcends mere representation.
