Hudson River View

1917

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image depicts a cityscape with abstracted structures resembling a skyline. The horizon line is slightly above the center, with loose, expressive brushstrokes or charcoal lines. There are thin, sporadic lines hinting at architecture and possibly water. Closest to us are sweeping, intersecting lines forming abstract shapes. The color palette is muted with beige, black, and faint traces of color. The artwork conveys spontaneity and suggestive abstraction, capturing the essence of a city.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    colored pencil on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 16.5 x 20.3 cm (6 1/2 x 8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.98.43


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in graphite lower right: Marin; upper right verso: NON12.277 43-23; center right along edge: 8833CY; lower right: #30816

Wikidata ID

Q64583670

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