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Sea and Sun

1947

John Marin

Associated Names

John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

This image displays a series of jagged and curved lines intermingling with geometric shapes like rectangles and circular forms, creating an abstract composition.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on cellulose acetate
Credit Line

Gift of Norma B. Marin
Dimensions

overall: 14 x 18.4 cm (5 1/2 x 7 1/4 in.)
Accession Number

2005.98.116

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Marin, Norma B., Mrs.

Inscriptions

in graphite lower right in image: Marin 47; lower left: #35402; lower right verso: 36-4

Wikidata ID

Q64583681

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