House Set in Wooded Landscape [verso]

c. 1895/1900

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image features a rustic house in a natural landscape. It is depicted at eye level with a high horizon line almost merging with the rooftop. The house intersects with distant trees. The style uses soft brushstrokes to create a dreamlike quality. The color palette is muted with earthy tones and a light, misty gray-blue sky. Nearby vegetation is blurred, hinting at grass and bushes, enhancing the tranquil atmosphere.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John Marin, Jr.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 17.5 x 25.3 cm (6 7/8 x 9 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.54.16.b

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Reich 1970, 95.3

Associated Artworks

The image shows a two-story building with a gabled roof. The horizon is not clearly visible. The building and a tree are featured in the scene. The brushstrokes are soft and indistinct, resembling a watercolor style. The color palette includes muted tones like soft browns, grays, and hints of green and blue. A figure is seen near the building with darker paint contrast. The building's architectural details are suggested but not precisely defined. In the background, there is a diffuse sky and bare trees, creating a sense of quiet ambience.

House with Figures Walking By [recto]

John Marin

1895

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Reich, Sheldon. John Marin: A Stylistic Analysis and Catalogue Raisonné. Tucson: University of Arizona Press, 1970, no. 95.3.

Wikidata ID

Q64582873

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