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Middle Atlantic

1909

John Marin

Associated Names

John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image depicts a scene of rough seas from the perspective of someone on a moving vessel, with another sail in view. The ocean waves are prominent and the brushstrokes are loose and dynamic. The color palette is mainly blue and white, with hints of purple and brown for details like the vessel and other elements. A sail or structure on the right side indicates a sailing boat in motion amidst the chaotic water.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor
Credit Line

Gift of John Marin, Jr.
Accession Number

1986.54.41
Catalogue Raisonné

Reich 1970, 09.19

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

Reich, Sheldon. John Marin: A Stylistic Analysis and Catalogue Raisonné. Tucson: University of Arizona Press, 1970, no. 09.19.

Wikidata ID

Q64582900

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