Gothic Profiles

c. 1888

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image shows geometric configurations comprised of lines, curves, squares, and circles arranged in rows. The shapes create an abstract blueprint-like design resembling architectural elements or complex patterns. The configurations display different methods of construction by interconnecting various geometrical components like circles within squares or segments linking these shapes.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black and blue ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John Marin, Jr.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 38.2 x 53.3 cm (15 1/16 x 21 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.54.86

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Reich 1970, undescribed

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: JOHN C MARIN; upper center in black ink: GOTHIC PROFILES / SHOWING METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION; by unknown hand, lower right verso in graphite: 39-30

Wikidata ID

Q64582947

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