Movement, Fantasy Series

1943

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

This is a drawing of an abstract scene with figures and organic shapes. The drawing uses loose, flowing lines and light shading to depict a dynamic interaction between abstract forms and figures. The figures are intertwined and surrounded by gestural marks and lines, suggesting movement and a natural setting with tree-like forms above. The composition is sketch-like and freeform, using minimal detail to convey the essence of the forms and their interaction with the environment.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and light brown wash on laid paper dry mounted to paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 20.3 x 25.4 cm (8 x 10 in.)
    mount: 25.4 x 31.8 cm (10 x 12 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.98.68

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: 13-29, lower right NBM / 4/8/04 / 8877CY / #31403; typed on cut out paper and attached with transparent tape: 13-29; on verso: [various inscriptions with a tag from Marlborough Gallery]

Wikidata ID

Q64583655

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