Seated Nude, New York City

c. 1935

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image shows a sketch of a full-body figure of a person. The figure is seated in a relaxed pose with one hand resting on the side of the head and the other placed on the thigh. The person's facial features are simply drawn, with a focus on the outline of the face and long hair that extends past the shoulders. The person is unclothed, sitting atop a surface with soft curves and lines indicating the form. There are no visible accessories or objects held by the person. The background features abstract elements, including outlines of architectural structures resembling buildings, and a stylized cloud or spiral shape above the figure's head. A small potted plant is depicted near the figure’s side, adding to the minimal decorative elements in the setting. The image is depicted in a sketchy style with an emphasis on flowing lines and minimal coloring.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    conté crayon, watercolor, and graphite on wove paper dry mounted to paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    mount: 20.3 x 15.2 cm (8 x 6 in.)
    sheet: 17.2 x 12.4 cm (6 3/4 x 4 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.98.100


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in black pen on mount upper center verso: 46-15d / Untitled (Seated Nude, N.Y.C.); in red pen upper right: NBM 4/24/84; in red pen lower right: NO SR#; in black in lower right: 31602; on verso in center of attached label: 8339CY / NBM 4/6/04

Wikidata ID

Q64583640

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