Seascape with Boat

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image features an intricate arrangement of lines and geometric shapes, primarily rectangles and circles, creating an abstract composition. Intersecting lines create a network of diagonal and horizontal pathways. The abstract representation could evoke a complex city skyline or architectural blueprints. Circular shapes suggest celestial bodies. The use of undulating lines adds a sense of movement to the geometric rigidity.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on cellulose acetate

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 59.6 x 71.3 cm (23 7/16 x 28 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.49.20

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Reich 1970, undescribed

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

by later hand, lower right in pen: 47-2

Wikidata ID

Q64583540

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