New York Skyline

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image displays a sketch from a slightly elevated viewpoint of a cityscape with minimalistic line work. The horizon is suggested by the line where the bridge intersects the skyline of buildings in the distance. The drawing uses a loose, freehand style with sparse, bold lines and a monochromatic color palette. The sketch depicts basic outlines of buildings and a bridge against an off-white or beige background. Close to the viewer, there are abstract forms possibly indicating structures or roadways, while in the distance, a bridge curves into the skyline with taller, irregular shapes hinting at a cityscape.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on cellulose acetate

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 13.6 x 21.6 cm (5 3/8 x 8 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.49.12

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Reich 1970, undescribed

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64583531

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