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New York Skyline

1951

John Marin

Associated Names

John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image features a collection of lines and shapes in a freeform arrangement. The lines appear to curve and meander across the page without a specific pattern. Some shapes suggest basic structural elements like arches and rectangles. The overall composition evokes a cityscape with references to bridges, buildings, and architectural features, creating a recognizable yet abstract urban setting.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on cellulose acetate
Credit Line

Gift of Norma B. Marin
Dimensions

overall (approximate): 15 x 25.8 cm (5 7/8 x 10 3/16 in.)
Accession Number

1991.49.16
Catalogue Raisonné

Reich 1970, undescribed

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Marin 51

Wikidata ID

Q64583535

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