Ye Old Dutch Church, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey

c. 1950

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image depicts a sketch of a church seen from a direct viewpoint. The building's front facade and side profile are visible, with a tall, pointed spire dominating the top of the frame. There are loose tree shapes nearby. The sketch uses minimal black lines to outline the church's structure and abstract lines to suggest trees and figures. The lines are drawn in a fluid, expressive style, giving a quick and simple representation. The color scheme is mainly black lines on a light beige or off-white background, creating an open and light composition. The sketch's simplicity focuses on suggesting structures and forms rather than intricate details.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on cellulose acetate

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 23.7 x 18.8 cm (9 5/16 x 7 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.49.4

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Reich 1970, undescribed


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64583523

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