Untitled, Downtown, Manhattan

c. 1928

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image displays overlapping lines and angular shapes, creating an abstract composition. There are outlines of tall structures resembling skyscrapers and rectangular forms hinting at windows, evoking an urban cityscape. Rounded abstract forms near the bottom could be interpreted as vehicles, contributing to the city-like impression. Intersecting and curving lines frame the scene dynamically, suggesting activity.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper dry mounted to paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 16.5 x 11.4 cm (6 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.98.126

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in graphite upper center verso: NON 10,180 / 42-16 / Untitled / (Downtown Manhattan) / c1928 / size: 6 6/8 x 4 7/8 / 8842CY / NBM / 4/8/04; lower right verso: #30798

Wikidata ID

Q64583680

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