Trees and Cottage [verso]

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image shows a pencil sketch of a natural scene with a house partly hidden by trees and foliage. The viewpoint appears slightly elevated, looking down towards the house. The detailed drawing focuses on the plants, creating a canopy effect without a distinct horizon. The pencil strokes vary in thickness, capturing the details of leaves, trees, and the house. The color scheme is monochromatic, using different shades of gray for depth and texture. Individual leaves and grass blades are depicted meticulously in the foreground, transitioning into a softer representation in the distance where the house is visible among the trees.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 17.8 x 26 cm (7 x 10 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.98.45.b

Associated Artworks

The sketch depicts a large house with a porch and dormer windows as the central focus. The viewpoint is from the side, with surrounding structures and trees in the background. The sketch is done in a quick, varied style, likely in pencil or charcoal, with loose strokes for the trees and more deliberate lines for the house. The color palette is monochrome, focusing on shades of gray on creamy paper. Details such as steps, a path, and distant buildings are included.

Hudson Valley Gingerbread Cottage and Landscape with House [recto]

John Marin

1870


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 36-34 / NBM 5/4/04 / # / D26 / 8380CY / 35824

Wikidata ID

Q64583732

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