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The Lost Felice, c. 1939 (oil on canvas)
3588519 The Lost Felice, c.1939 (oil on canvas) by Hartley, Marsden (1877-1943); 101.9x76.7 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; (add.info.: In 1935 Hartley was in Nova Scotia where he met the Masons, a family of fishermen who lived on a rugged island off Blue Rocks. The two brothers and their cousin drowned at sea in a violent rainstorm the following year, the tragedy inspiring him to create symbolic paintings with Christian overtones. Here, the two dead brothers either side of their sister. )
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The Lost Felice, c. 1939
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is a poignant oil painting by Marsden Hartley that captures the tragic story of the Masons, a family of fishermen from Nova Scotia. In this powerful piece, Hartley depicts two brothers and their sister, who lost their lives at sea during a violent rainstorm in 1936. The painting exudes a sense of naivety and piety through its primitive style and Christian symbolism. The siblings are shown as martyrs, with the deceased brothers flanking their grieving sister. The artist's use of bold colors and expressive brushstrokes adds to the emotional intensity of the scene. Hartley was deeply moved by this tragedy and sought to convey his sorrow through his art. "The Lost Felice" serves as both a memorial to those lost at sea and an exploration of faith in the face of adversity. This artwork not only reflects Hartley's modernist approach but also incorporates elements of folk art from Canada's maritime culture. It showcases his ability to blend different artistic styles seamlessly. Currently housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in California, USA, this painting continues to captivate viewers with its evocative portrayal of loss and pain. Through "The Lost Felice". Hartley invites us to contemplate themes such as family bonds, religious devotion, and the fragility of life against nature's forces.
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