Untitled [verso]

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image is a simple sketch from a high point of view, looking onto a landscape with gentle hills and possibly a mountain. The horizon is not distinctly marked, but the lines seem to slope upwards on the right side, likely indicating distant hills or a mountain in the upper right section. The pencil strokes are loose and flowing, capturing the essence of the landscape rather than detailed features. Closest to us, the lines are slightly more varied and cross each other to suggest texture or elevation changes. The overall color palette is monochromatic, with just the natural hue of pencil on cream-colored paper. In the distance, abstract forms hint at clouds or sky elements, providing a minimalistic backdrop.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.5 x 30.2 cm (8 7/8 x 11 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.98.117.b

Associated Artworks

The image shows a sketch of rooftops leading towards a city skyline. Various buildings are drawn with dynamic pencil strokes. The style is energetic, emphasizing forms and movement over details. Abstract markings suggest rooftops, trees, and streets in the foreground. The color palette is monochromatic, mostly shades of pencil on off-white paper. In the distance, there is water with a boat. The sketch appears spontaneous and expressive.

Untitled [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: Marin drew other side - / note: Marin film of 1950; lower right in graphite: NBM / 4/8/04 / 888CY / #31195; lower right recto in graphite: 34-12;

Wikidata ID

Q64583747

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