Tracing: Wall Street, Trinity Church

c. 1915

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image shows a composition of pencil lines and shapes scattered across a sheet forming an abstract design. The shapes resemble elongated rectangles and zigzag patterns. The drawing could evoke the likeness of skyscrapers or industrial machinery. The abstract nature of the drawing invites viewers to imagine an urban skyline or a bustling cityscape viewed from a distance.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on tracing paper taped to corrugated cardboard

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    sheet (irregular): 31.1 x 24.1 cm (12 1/4 x 9 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.98.111

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in graphite center left: 43-7; on upper center verso in graphite: 43-7; lower right: NBM 4/5/04 / dod.1483 / 8019CY p.18 / II 30865

Wikidata ID

Q64583579

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