Weehawken, Grain Elevators

c. 1915

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image shows angular and diagonal lines intersecting to form a complex arrangement. The central shape resembles an abstract interpretation of a cube or a building, with lines fanning out in various directions. The use of shading and crosshatching gives dimension to the shapes, while soft erratic lines connect to the surrounding areas. The overall composition suggests a bustling urban environment, capturing the essence of a city with architectural structures and pathways.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    overall: 21.6 x 27.9 cm (8 1/2 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.98.135

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in graphite lower right: Marin, upper right verso in another hand NON 12.294 21-24, along left edge: 8899CY, lower right: #31620, erased but faintly visible upper left verso: [Untitled / (Weehawken Grain Elevators / circa 1917 / 11 x 8 1/2 / JC8

Markings

stamped in black upper left verso: 190 / crossed out [199]

Wikidata ID

Q64583703

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