Brooklyn Bridge

1944

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image is a sketch of an urban landscape viewed from an elevated angle. The composition includes buildings in the distance and a diagonal structure resembling a bridge. The sketch features minimalist and linear style with precise pencil strokes. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of gray and black. Closest to us are linear elements suggesting infrastructure, leading towards complex building silhouettes in the background.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and charcoal on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.2 x 26.4 cm (8 3/4 x 10 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.98.18

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Marin '44; lower right verso in graphite in another hand: 8907CY / 41-15 / #31417

Wikidata ID

Q64583707

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