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John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image features freeform lines and shapes, with diagonal black lines on the top half and colorful circular and square shapes below. The composition is abstract, with a red circular shape, black lines, and various colors like yellow and red. Shapes resemble a crowded scene, possibly depicting human figures or animals.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and colored pencil on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    overall: 20.3 x 25.4 cm (8 x 10 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.98.8

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in brown colored pencil lower left verso: 23-30; in graphite lower right verso: 7799CY / #31185

Wikidata ID

Q64583573

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