Northern New Jersey

1919

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image shows a view from above of a plain house surrounded by slender trees. The house is positioned towards the left center, facing the viewer. Hills painted in soft violet and light brown are visible in the background. The brushwork is loose and expressive, with fluid strokes and watercolor washes creating an ethereal quality. The color palette includes muted tones of green, blue, brown, and earthy reds and purples. There is a suggestion of a road or path in light earthy tones. The house is depicted in soft whites with a burnt sienna roof, contrasting elegantly with the overall palette.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, charcoal, and graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John Marin, Jr.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 37.2 x 44.4 cm (14 5/8 x 17 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.54.69

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Reich 1970, 19.26

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Reich, Sheldon. John Marin: A Stylistic Analysis and Catalogue Raisonné. Tucson: University of Arizona Press, 1970, no. 19.26.

Inscriptions

lower right in charcoal and watercolor: Marin 19

Wikidata ID

Q64582928

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