House in Woods

1890/1891

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image shows a sketch of a house viewed from the front at ground level. The house is drawn with a roofline just below the upper third of the image. There are no additional elements resting on the balanced mid-level horizon. The artist uses simple, linear pencil strokes and shading to create a loose, somewhat impressionistic depiction. Trees are on both sides of the house, made of short pencil marks that suggest foliage. The grayscale image relies on pencil for contrast and depth, with dark strokes outlining the building and the closest fence. The overall impact is gentle and understated, with soft variations in gray tones emphasizing the scene's quiet simplicity.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John Marin, Jr.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 12.9 x 17.9 cm (5 1/16 x 7 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.54.164.j

  • Series Title

    Marin Sketchbook

Associated Artworks

See all 14 artworks

Untitled

John Marin

1890

Marin Sketchbook

John Marin

1890

The image shows a low vantage point overlooking a calm body of water towards a distant landscape. The horizon is about one-third from the top of the image, with trees and hills in the background. The drawing has light, sketchy pencil strokes depicting natural elements. The water dominates the scene with subtle ripples, while dark trees and hills are visible in the distance. The color palette is monochrome, with various shades of gray creating a tranquil atmosphere.

White Lake

John Marin

1890


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

2018

  • Becoming John Marin: Modernist at Work, The Arkansas Arts Center, Little Rock, 2018, unnumbered catalogue.

Wikidata ID

Q64583114

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