Approach to the Bridge, No. 3

1931

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image is a representation of a bridge, specifically focusing on its arches and suspension cables, resembling the Brooklyn Bridge. The viewpoint is direct, showing the architectural details. The horizon is low, where the bridge meets the ground and there are buildings in the background. The artistic style uses bold brushstrokes for a sketch-like effect, emphasizing structure. The color scheme is monochromatic with varying shades of black on an off-white background. Lines on the bridge suggest figures crossing it, adding scale and movement.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    plate: 17.8 x 24.7 cm (7 x 9 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 24.3 x 32 cm (9 9/16 x 12 5/8 in.)
    mount: 24.5 x 44 cm (9 5/8 x 17 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.98.145

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Zigrosser 1969, no. 152

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Norma B. Marin, New York; acquired 2005 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1969

  • Zigrosser, Carl. The Complete Etchings of John Marin. Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1969, no. 152.

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: Marin 31; on right edge of mount in blue ball-point pen: Brooklyn Bridge [crossed out] / 1931 / Etching / 6 15/16 x 9 11/16 / Not in MOMA cat.; in graphite: A-1; Approach to Bridge No. 3 CZ 152; Brook / Etching / Not inc / CSP#1; in black felt-tip pen: Approach to the Bridge / No. 3, 1931 / C.Z. 152

Watermarks

Whatman

Wikidata ID

Q75121584

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