Castorland, New York

1913

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image depicts a cluster of foliage from a slightly elevated perspective. The foliage shows a range of colors, including deep greens and bright reds. There is no clear horizon line in the image. The brushwork is expressive, featuring fluid and swirling strokes. The color palette includes greens, reds, blues, and purples against a sandy beige background. Soft, layered strokes add depth and texture to the portrayal of leaves and grasses.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor over graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John Marin, Jr.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 48.3 x 40.3 cm (19 x 15 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.54.94

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Reich 1970, 13.33

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Reich, Sheldon. John Marin: A Stylistic Analysis and Catalogue Raisonné. Tucson: University of Arizona Press, 1970, no. 13.33.

Inscriptions

lower right in charcoal and graphite: Marin 13; center verso in charcoal: Castorland / N.Y. / 1913 / 18 3/4 x 15 3/4 / 288=; upper right verso in graphite: NBM 2/2/84 / 288= / S R 13.33; uLv//in graphite: 2-1 / 78 =; lRv//in graphite: IMC; lCv//in blue pencil: JH

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q64582956

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