Ye Old Dutch Church, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey

c. 1950

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image shows a sketch of a tall building, possibly a church, viewed straight on. The building features a spire that almost reaches the top of the sketch. The sketch is done in a loose, gestural style with quick, scribbled lines outlining the architecture and surroundings. A figure is shown walking towards the structure, providing scale. The color scheme is monochrome, with black lines on a light, beige background. The lines are fluid and dynamic, creating a sense of movement and spontaneity.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on cellulose acetate

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 26.4 x 19.7 cm (10 3/8 x 7 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.49.3

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Reich 1970, undescribed

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64583522

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