Landscape

1952

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image displays swirling lines and loops with a mix of soft curves and sharp points. The central shapes resemble abstract foliage with scribbled textures. Above, there are pale circles and arcs. The colors are mainly black, green, and hints of red against the background. The lower part of the image shows sweeping lines suggesting a landscape or terrain.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and colored pencil on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    overall: 15.2 x 22.5 cm (6 x 8 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.98.48

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in graphite lower right: Marin 1952

Wikidata ID

Q64583635

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