Street Scene, Downtown

1924

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image depicts a street scene with towering buildings dominating the view. The sketchy, impressionistic charcoal lines provide a sense of movement. Vertical strokes emphasize the height of the buildings, while diagonal lines add depth. Subtle blue highlights and a monochromatic color palette enhance the urban setting.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and blue colored pencil on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    overall: 25.1 x 20 cm (9 7/8 x 7 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.98.23

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in graphite lower right: Marin; lower right verso by unknown hand: #30743 / 8915CY

Wikidata ID

Q64583710

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