Movement, Fantasy Series

1943

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The drawing depicts two figures amidst abstract shapes and forms. One figure is seated at the left side, while the other figure on the right appears to be in motion or holding onto something. The use of soft shading and lines creates a sense of fluidity. The drawing shows a dynamic interaction between the figures and their surroundings.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and conté crayon with gray wash on laid paper dry mounted on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 20.3 x 25.4 cm (8 x 10 in.)
    mount: 25.7 x 31.4 cm (10 1/8 x 12 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.98.67

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right of sheet in graphite: Marin 43; on mount lower left: 13-30, lower center: NBM 4/8/04 / 8375CY / #31404; on verso on sticker in ball point pen: NON /10.245; [various other notations]

Wikidata ID

Q64583654

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