On the Brooklyn Bridge

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image displays intersecting lines and jagged shapes that create an abstract composition. The shapes resemble tall, pointed peaks akin to those in mountain ranges, while the crisscrossing lines might be compared to nets or lattice structures. This drawing suggests an intricate cityscape or natural pattern made with bold pencil strokes.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper on paperboard mount

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 25.4 x 20.3 cm (10 x 8 in.)
    overall: 34.3 x 25.4 cm (13 1/2 x 10 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.98.87

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in graphite lower left: Marin; upper left verso: 8925CY / NBM / 4/8/04; center right verso: Untitled / (On the Brooklyn Bridge) Ca 1922 / 10 x 8 / NOA 12.248 / 41-20; lower right verso: #30689

Wikidata ID

Q64583713

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