N.Y.C. Street Scene

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image shows a series of faint, sketch-like lines forming an abstract composition. Vertical and diagonal lines hint at the structure of tall buildings, while arches and semicircular shapes evoke the appearance of windows or doorways. In the lower portion of the drawing, zigzagging lines and clusters of shapes suggest the presence of gathered objects or figures. The softness and minimal detail of the lines contribute to the abstract quality of the scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 24.8 x 20.6 cm (9 3/4 x 8 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.98.72

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in graphite upper right verso: O NON 10.167; lower center: 8893CY / #30800

Wikidata ID

Q64583700

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