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Big Top Interior

1940s

John Marin

Associated Names

John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image shows bold, angular black lines intersecting with patches of blue and red scribbles in a loose grid-like composition. The artwork features triangular shapes and circular elements, as well as wavy lines suggesting motion.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite and colored pencil on laid paper
Credit Line

Gift of Norma B. Marin
Dimensions

overall: 14.1 x 22.5 cm (5 9/16 x 8 7/8 in.)
Accession Number

2005.98.46

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Acquired by NGA in 2005, gift of Norma B. Marin.

Associated Names

Marin, Norma B., Mrs.

Inscriptions

in graphite upper right verso: 38-23; lower right verso: dod 2.013128. 1538 / 7762CY / #31193

Wikidata ID

Q64583570

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