Seated Female Figure

1936

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image features angular and sweeping lines that form abstract shapes and figures, creating a dynamic composition. The drawing shows a figure of a seated person surrounded by fragmented geometric shapes that resemble windows or picture frames. There is an object with two vertical extensions to the left, and a circular shape at the bottom right. Soft colors such as blues, pinks, and browns are used, giving the impression of a cozy indoor scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 16.4 x 12.1 cm (6 7/16 x 4 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.98.97

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in graphite lower right: Marin 35; upper left verso in blue ball point pen: #29937

Wikidata ID

Q64583561

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