Drawing for Etching on Brooklyn Bridge

1944

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image features intersecting diagonal lines and geometric shapes creating an abstract composition. The arrangement of shapes resembles a cityscape viewed through a bridge or scaffolding. The angular lines imply rooftops and buildings, while the smaller rectangular forms suggest windows or architectural details, reminiscent of an urban environment.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.5 x 26.8 cm (8 7/8 x 10 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.98.25

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in graphite lower right: Marin 44; lower right verso: dod 1549 / 8039CY / #31214

Wikidata ID

Q64583580

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