Venetian Canal

c. 1907

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image displays a canal scene featuring a cityscape, possibly Venice, with a gondola in the foreground. The composition includes buildings along the canal, creating depth. The brushstrokes are light and pastel-colored, giving a dreamlike quality. The color palette consists of muted earthy tones, including browns, grays, greens, reds, and blues blended together. The overall effect conveys a misty atmosphere reminiscent of impressionistic art.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pastel on gray-brown wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John Marin, Jr.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 31.3 x 23.8 cm (12 5/16 x 9 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.54.133

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Reich 1970, undescribed

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Marin

Wikidata ID

Q64582999

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