Pflanzbadgasse, Strasburg

1910

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image is a sketch of a scene with a prominent building as the main focal point. The point of view is slightly elevated, capturing buildings at eye level with visible rooftops. The horizon is not clearly delineated but can be inferred where rooftops meet the textured sky. The sketch features fine, precise lines conveying architectural details and textures like roof tiles and window panes. It is monochromatic, predominantly in shades of gray and black. The scene includes a bridge with figures and leads to a bustling area of ornate buildings with varied architectural styles. In the distance, spires and chimneys rise against the sky. The sketch shows detailed cross-hatching and line work for depth.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    plate: 20.8 x 23.7 cm (8 3/16 x 9 5/16 in.)
    sheet: 25.7 x 32.8 cm (10 1/8 x 12 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.98.182

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Zigrosser 1969, no. 102


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Norma B. Marin, New York; acquired 2005 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1969

  • Zigrosser, Carl. The Complete Etchings of John Marin. Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1969, no. 102.

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: Marin / 10; lower right in plate: Pflanzbadgasse / Strasburg; lower left in graphite: Pflanzbadgasse / Old/Strasburg; lower right in graphite: John Marin; lower center in graphite by unknown hand: A-1; across top of verso in graphite by unknown hand: B99 Pflanzbadgasse, Strasbourg, 1910 / CZ 102; lower left corner: CSP#1

Wikidata ID

Q75121741

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