Cow Feeding

1918

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image consists of loose, fluid lines and soft, rounded shapes in muted earth tones. The shapes could suggest natural forms like rocks or organic bodies. The variations in brushstrokes and color give the impression of animal forms or a herd. The lines and shapes lack clear definition, allowing for personal interpretation of familiar shapes.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John Marin, Jr.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.9 x 42.2 cm (14 1/8 x 16 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.54.102

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Reich 1970, 18.5

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Reich, Sheldon. John Marin: A Stylistic Analysis and Catalogue Raisonné. Tucson: University of Arizona Press, 1970, no. 18.5.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor over graphite: Marin 18; upper center verso in graphite: Cow Feeding / 1918 / 14 1/8 x 16 1/2 / MCC; upper right verso in graphite: NBM 2/2/84/ 275= / S.R. 18.5; uRv//in ball-point pen Referred to in Helm Biograph / MARIN - p.41; uCv//stamped in black: 41

Wikidata ID

Q64582966

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