Ye Old Dutch Church, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey

1951

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image shows a sketched view of a church from ground level. The horizon is implied rather than distinctly outlined. The church has a classical design with a tall, pointed steeple. The sketch style is loose and spontaneous, with quick, fluid brushstrokes creating a sense of movement. The color palette is monochromatic, primarily black and gray against a pale background. Sketchy trees and figures are placed around the church.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on cellulose acetate

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 30.7 x 24.8 cm (12 1/16 x 9 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.49.7

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Reich 1970, undescribed

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Marin 51; lower left in graphite: ye Old Dutch Church / upper Saddle River N.J.

Wikidata ID

Q64583526

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