Ye Old Dutch Church, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey

1950

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image is a pencil drawing with a central focus on a church building. The drawing is viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. No distinct horizon line is visible. The church is detailed with a spire that reaches towards the top of the drawing. Barren trees are sketched around the church, blending into the background. The pencil strokes are loose and flowing, with soft lines that emphasize the forms of the architecture and trees. Shadows are delicately shown. The overall color palette is monochromatic, with shades of gray interacting with the creamy paper tone. A figure is visible on the path to the church.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on cellulose acetate

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 20.3 x 16.3 cm (8 x 6 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.49.5

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Reich 1970, undescribed


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Marin 50; lower left in graphite: ye Old Dutch Church / uper Saddle River N.J

Wikidata ID

Q64583524

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