Marin Sketchbook

c. 1950

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    sketchbook with 19 drawings in various media (20 leaves)

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John Marin, Jr.

  • Accession Number

    1986.54.163

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Associated Artworks

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The image shows loosely drawn black and grey lines crossing the page, creating dynamic movement. Splashes of blue, red, and green are scattered across the drawing. Vaguely suggested forms include horses and figures riding them. Smudged and layered pencil marks might represent background mountains or structures. Bright red patches could evoke flags or attire, while pink and green hint at the natural environment.

Circus Scene

John Marin

1945

Circus Scene

John Marin

1945

The image depicts a landscape with a watercolor style. The composition shows a horizon line in the lower third, with land and an island silhouette. The sun is partially visible on the horizon, with clouds above rendered in swirling strokes in shades of yellow and orange. The scene includes rippling water in blue and gray tones, creating a sense of movement. The color palette includes yellows, oranges, reds, and blues, balanced by grays and browns.

Sunset, Cape Split, Maine

John Marin

1945

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1990

  • Fine, Ruth E. John Marin. Washington, DC: National Gallery of Art, 1990, p. 16, pl. 9.

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