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John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image shows a view from an elevated vantage point of what appears to be a harbor or river setting. The horizon is obscured towards the top third of the composition, with indistinct structures possibly lining a distant shore or wharf. The brushstrokes are loose and impressionistic, giving a blurred quality to the scene. The color palette is soft and muted, with earthy browns, faded greens, and subtle hints of pastel blues and reds. Close to the viewer, indistinct forms suggest boats or reflections in water, while further away, the image includes hazy structures blending with the sky, creating a seamless transition into the background.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor over graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John Marin, Jr.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 17.2 x 24.8 cm (6 3/4 x 9 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.54.127

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Reich 1970, undescribed


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64582992

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