Grain Elevators and Sailing Ships

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image shows an overhead view of a waterfront scene. In the center is a large structure, potentially a grain elevator. There are ships and industrial facilities in the background. The drawing is in pen and ink with precise lines. It is monochrome, using black ink on off-white paper. Smaller sketches on the right side depict sailing ships.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black pen and ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 18.7 x 26 cm (7 3/8 x 10 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.98.30

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in graphite center verso: 88387CY / #35080

Wikidata ID

Q64583674

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