Cathedral Tower, Laon

1906

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image depicts a towering structure with fine lines and intricate detailing that highlight the gothic architecture. The color palette is monochromatic, mainly consisting of shades of grey and black. The background is lightly shaded to enhance contrast with the architectural details.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    plate: 22.7 x 17 cm (8 15/16 x 6 11/16 in.)
    sheet (irregular): 18.8 x 24.1 cm (7 3/8 x 9 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.98.155

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Zigrosser 1969, no. 24

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. 24.

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: Marin /06; lower left in graphite by unknown hand: A-1 plus; upper left verso in blue ink by unknown hand: B22; in graphite: CZ.24; lower verso in graphite by unknown hand: csp#1 / [not deciphered] 1906 / [not deciphered]

Wikidata ID

Q75121638

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