City Hall Park, Figures, Municipal Building in Construction

c. 1912

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The drawing shows towering architecture in the distance with a prominent building and tall spire at the center of the image. The perspective looks slightly upward, and the horizon is not clearly defined. The style is loose and expressive, with bold graphite strokes indicating trees and building textures. The color palette is monochromatic, with gray tones against a light cream background. Figures and elements are hinted at with lighter strokes in the foreground, while buildings in the distance are depicted with darker, detailed lines.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    overall: 20.5 x 25.4 cm (8 1/16 x 10 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.98.17

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in graphite by unknown hand, upper left verso, [crossed out] [City Hall Park c 1912 / 10 x 8 / OCC] / NON 10,149 P / N [in circle] / Untitled / (city Hall Park, Figures Municipal Building / in Construction) / c.1912 / size: 8 x 10 / 8923CY

Markings

stamped in black: 6 [crossed out in graphite]

Wikidata ID

Q64583711

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