Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

1942-1943

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

This is a drawing of two abstract figures with a holiday greeting. The drawing depicts two stylized human figures in a simple line art style. The figure on the left appears more animated, with raised arms, while the figure on the right has a more reserved stance with hands clasped. Above them is a text bubble with the words "MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR." At the top of the drawing, the years "1942" and "1943" are inscribed. The signature "Martin 42" is visible in the lower left corner. The overall composition is minimalistic, using clear lines to convey the figures and text against a plain background.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John Marin, Jr.

  • Dimensions

    plate: 12.54 × 14.92 cm (4 15/16 × 5 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 15.3 x 19.6 cm (6 x 7 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.54.156

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Zigrosser 1969, no. 178

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1969

  • Zigrosser, Carl. The Complete Etchings of John Marin. Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1969, no. 178.

Inscriptions

upper left in plate: MERRY CHRISTMAS 1942 1943 / and HAPPY NEW YEAR; lower left in plate: Marin 42

Wikidata ID

Q74874376

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