Arthur Dove

Arthur Dove, born in 1880 in Canandaigua and died in 1946 in Huntington, was an American painter known for his abstract and modernist works. His paintings, such as 'Me and the Moon' and 'Nature Symbolized,' are admired for their innovative use of form and color, capturing the essence of nature and abstraction. Influenced by European modernism and his contemporary Georgia O'Keeffe, Dove's technique involved a lyrical and symbolic approach to composition and color, conveying the harmony and spirituality of the natural world. His career was marked by his ability to depict the essence and abstraction of modern life, making him a pioneering figure in early 20th-century American painting.