Tunk Mountains, Maine

c. 1945

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image shows irregular and jagged lines intersecting at various angles and lengths, forming an abstract composition resembling an urban environment. The lines suggest shapes reminiscent of buildings or structures. Some lines create the illusion of perspective, like looking down a narrow alleyway. Softer shading hints at shadows or distant objects, enhancing the abstract urban landscape.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 25.1 x 18.1 cm (9 7/8 x 7 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.98.115

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Reich 1970, 45.44

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Bibliography

1970

  • Reich, Sheldon. John Marin: A Stylistic Analysis and Catalogue Raisonné. Tucson: University of Arizona Press, 1970, no. 45.44.

Inscriptions

in graphite lower right verso: 8834CY / #35006

Wikidata ID

Q64583671

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