Hackensack Meadows

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image shows a view of Hackensack Meadows depicted with an impressionistic style characterized by loose, expressive strokes of color. The scene captures a broad landscape with a slightly elevated point of view. The horizon is visible in the middle of the composition, defined by a line of blue and topped with light, feathery clouds. The foreground features vibrant strokes of green representing grass, with areas of red and brown suggesting different vegetation. In the distance, more subdued greens and browns interweave to indicate undulating land. The predominant colors are various shades of green and blue, with hints of red and orange for contrast, creating a dynamic feel.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    colored pencil on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    overall: 19.1 x 25.4 cm (7 1/2 x 10 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.98.35

Associated Artworks

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The image portrays sweeping lines and curved shapes in soft shades of greens, reds, and blues intersecting across the canvas. The upper part suggests peaks and triangular forms, while rounded shapes in the middle resemble clustered trees. Swirling lines could evoke movement, such as clouds or a winding path.

Bennington, Vermont

John Marin

1870

The image shows a landscape with hilly terrain, a mountain range in the background, and a prominent peak on the left side. The painting style is characterized by bold, gestural lines, loose color application, and a mix of earth tones with greens, blues, reds, and oranges, contrasted by black lines. Closest to the viewer, there are greenish hues suggesting foliage, with small suggestive forms in the distance.

Bennington, Vermont

John Marin

1924

The image shows a rural farm scene from a slightly elevated viewpoint. The composition features a farm building with a silo and barn. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, with minimal detail. The color palette includes earthy tones like grays, blacks, reds, greens, and a faint blue sky. The silo is on the left, the barn on the right, and there is a vintage vehicle parked nearby.

Massachusetts, Farm and Old Car with Horse

John Marin

1925


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left: Hackensack Meadows, lower right: Marin; upper right verso: NON 11.423 44-22; lower right verso: 8444CY / NBM 4/6/04 / #31436

Wikidata ID

Q64583661

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