Landscape

c. 1895/1900

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image shows a serene scene from a slightly elevated point of view. The horizon is positioned in the upper third of the image and shows a line of trees against a soft, blurred backdrop. The trees appear to be reflected in the water, suggesting the presence of a calm body of water nearby. The brushstrokes are gentle and impressionistic, blending colors smoothly to create a misty effect. The color palette consists of subtle shades of blue, purple, brown, and muted reds, contributing to a serene atmosphere.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John Marin, Jr.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 17.3 x 17.6 cm (6 13/16 x 6 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.54.20

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Reich 1970, 95.11

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Reich, Sheldon. John Marin: A Stylistic Analysis and Catalogue Raisonné. Tucson: University of Arizona Press, 1970, no. 95.11.

Inscriptions

upper center verso in graphite: NBM 2/3/84 / (Landscape) / 6 1/2 x 7 / ca. 1895-1900; upper right verso in graphite: SR 95.11

Wikidata ID

Q64582877

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