Deer Isle, Maine

1923

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image shows angular lines and curves against a watercolor-like background in shades of blue, tan, and brown. Thin and thick lines crisscross the scene, creating an abstract composition. Circular and triangular shapes are interspersed throughout the piece. The soft hues convey a sense of depth and movement within the artwork.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and charcoal on thin wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John Marin, Jr.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 38.8 x 4.5 cm (15 1/4 x 1 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.54.78

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Reich 1970, 23.15

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Reich, Sheldon. John Marin: A Stylistic Analysis and Catalogue Raisonné. Tucson: University of Arizona Press, 1970, no. 23.15.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor and graphite: Marin 23

Wikidata ID

Q64582939

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