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William and Liberty Streets, New York

John Marin

Associated Names

John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image shows a series of lines and shapes forming an abstract composition. Vertical and diagonal lines converge towards the center. Curved lines and patterns are present at the lower right. The style captures the essence of a bustling cityscape without explicitly defining specific elements.

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Artwork overview

Medium

colored pencil on wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of John Marin, Jr.
Dimensions

overall: 25.4 x 19.3 cm (10 x 7 5/8 in.)
Accession Number

1986.54.167.a

Marin Sketchbook

John Marin

1870

William and Liberty, Looking South on William, New York

John Marin

1870

Hillside

John Marin

1870

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in artist's hand, lower left in black colored pencil: William + / Liberty; by later hand, Llon verso in graphite: 26-27

Wikidata ID

Q64583175

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