Carrying Place Head (Casco Bay), Maine

c. 1914

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image shows a series of curved lines and jagged shapes intersecting across the composition. The overall design is abstract, with swirling patterns and layered colors. The shapes and colors suggest a dynamic form. The image evokes connections to familiar objects like water waves and rocky landscapes, possibly hinting at a coastal scene. The blending of blues, purples, and greens enhances the abstract representation, loosely referencing the natural world.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor over graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John Marin, Jr.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 42.3 x 48.7 cm (16 5/8 x 19 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.54.125

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Reich 1970, undescribed

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Marin 14

Wikidata ID

Q64582990

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