Landscape

c. 1895/1900

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image depicts a rustic landscape with a horizon defined by trees and a fence. Loose, impressionistic brushstrokes create a soft effect emphasizing movement and texture. The color palette includes earthy tones with hints of reds and purples. The ground shows patches of greenery and dirt, transitioning to a structured area with a barn, shed, and fencing in the distance. The sky above is rendered with light blue and gray tones.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and red pencil (pastel?) on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John Marin, Jr.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 19.3 x 23.1 cm (7 5/8 x 9 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.54.19

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Reich 1970, 95.9

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Reich, Sheldon. John Marin: A Stylistic Analysis and Catalogue Raisonné. Tucson: University of Arizona Press, 1970, no. 95.9.

Inscriptions

upper right verso in graphite: (Landscape) / NBM 2/3/84 / SR 95.9; upper right verso in ballpoint pen: #21SR

Wikidata ID

Q64582876

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