The Branch, Small Point, Maine

c. 1915

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image shows a landscape with water, land, and a tree to the right. The horizon line is gently suggested by the transition between the water and land. The tree is tall and slender, depicted with expressive brushstrokes. The brushwork is soft and impressionistic, with broad strokes capturing the essence of the landscape. The color palette consists of pastel shades of purple, pink, blue, and green, creating a calm atmosphere. Colors blend subtly, adding an ethereal quality. In the upper left, a small group of birds is detailed against the sky, contributing to the scene's light and airy feel.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John Marin, Jr.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 42.1 x 36 cm (16 9/16 x 14 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.54.55

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Reich 1970, 15.53

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Reich, Sheldon. John Marin: A Stylistic Analysis and Catalogue Raisonné. Tucson: University of Arizona Press, 1970, no. 15.53.

Inscriptions

upper left verso in graphite: The Branch-Small Point, Maine / 1915 / 16 1/2 x 14 1/4 / RCC; upper right verso in graphite: SR15.53; center right verso in graphite: JH; upper left verso stamped: 15

Wikidata ID

Q64582914

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