Two Women by the Seashore

1940

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image shows fluid lines and curved shapes with two figures in a simplified, sketch-like manner. The scene has an abstract quality, with the figures enclosed in a rectangular frame and circular and crescent shapes in the background. The figures appear to be in motion, with dynamic lines hinting at movement. Blue and beige tones add depth to the scene, creating a dreamlike environment that feels both celestial and aquatic.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    overall (irregular): 13 x 19.4 cm (5 1/8 x 7 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.98.114

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in graphite lower right: Marin 40; upper left verso: Untitled (Two Women by the Seashore) / Size 5 x 7 1/2; upper right verso: NBM 4/24/84 / N; DOD 0840 8109cy / nbm 4/7/04 199f / 29276 sr 40-47

Wikidata ID

Q64583591

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