Ship Dockside

c. 1900

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image shows a sketch of a busy harbor with ships docked. The background features industrial structures and tall masts of ships. The sketch uses ink strokes to depict the scene's details and movement. The ships closest to us are intricately drawn with detailed hulls and rigging. The color palette is monochromatic with black ink on beige paper, creating contrast and depth. In the background, there are indistinct structures and smokestacks.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.5 x 22.9 cm (12 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.98.101

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: J Marin; inscribed lower right verso by unknown hand: 8869CY / #35078

Wikidata ID

Q64583692

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