Untitled [New York City] [verso]

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image displays a variety of vertical and diagonal lines, along with curving shapes, forming an abstract composition.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite with touches of conté crayon on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    overall: 16 x 11.4 cm (6 5/16 x 4 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.98.81.b

Associated Artworks

The image features a mix of dynamic, jagged, and intersecting lines creating an abstract composition. The shapes and lines hint at a towering structure similar to a cityscape, with vertical elements resembling tall buildings. Circular and elliptical shapes in the foreground might evoke clouds or balloons. Small rectangular shapes reminiscent of windows are faintly visible within the chaotic arrangement of lines, reinforcing an urban connection. The overall impression is one of abstract complexity, transforming familiar city elements into a more symbolic representation.

Untitled [New York City] [recto]

John Marin

1870

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right along edge in graphite: 42-20

Wikidata ID

Q64583739

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