Lake Harriman Park #2

1915

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image shows a frontal view of a scene in nature with a tree in the foreground. The horizon is depicted subtly with soft blues and greens, suggesting the sky and distant foliage. The brushstrokes are loose and impressionistic, giving a sense of movement and light. Visible pencil lines structure the composition without strict precision. The color palette includes soft greens, pale yellows, blues, and earth tones, creating a gentle atmosphere. Splashes of vibrant green add liveliness, while soft beige areas provide neutral tones.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 25.4 x 35.6 cm (10 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.98.47


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in graphite lower right [in the hand of John Marin, Jr.]: Marin 18 / Per J.M. Jr.

Wikidata ID

Q64583566

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