St. Ouen, Rouen

1909

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image depicts a street-level view facing a large Gothic cathedral with elaborate architecture. The perspective emphasizes the height of the buildings, creating a sense of verticality. The etching style captures detailed linework of the cathedral and surrounding structures. The color scheme is monochromatic in shades of gray, conveying a historical atmosphere. The street is lined with old buildings featuring European architectural elements, leading towards the towering cathedral in the background.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John Marin, Jr.

  • Dimensions

    plate: 28.3 x 22.8 cm (11 1/8 x 9 in.)
    sheet: 40 x 29.5 cm (15 3/4 x 11 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.54.144

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Zigrosser 1969, no. 89

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1969

  • Zigrosser, Carl. The Complete Etchings of John Marin. Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1969, no. 89.

Inscriptions

center left in plate: Marin / 09; lower center in plate: St. Ouen / Rouen; lower right in graphite: John Marin; lower left edge in graphite by unknown hand: very rare print

Wikidata ID

Q74874298

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