Mount Katahdin, Snow Storm (1942) exemplifies Hartley’s late style, depicting Maine’s iconic peak shrouded in the turbulence of a winter storm. The composition conveys both the physical grandeur of the mountain and the psychological intensity of the natural scene, reflecting Hartley’s deep engagement with the rugged landscapes of his native region.

Executed in oil on a hardboard, the work combines vigorous brushwork with a refined sense of structure, creating a dynamic interplay between abstraction and representation. The snow-laden summit and storm-filled sky evoke both the sublime and the elemental forces of nature, capturing Hartley’s fascination with the spiritual and emotional resonance of the American wilderness. Hartley’s landscapes, including Mount Katahdin, Snow Storm, have been widely celebrated for their fusion of modernist abstraction with a distinctly American vision.