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Seascape with Boat

John Marin

Associated Names

John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image displays intersecting lines and curves forming geometric shapes on a pale background. Two circular shapes are near the top. The lines create a fragmented cityscape or architectural elements. Flowing, wavy lines suggest movement reminiscent of waves or undulating terrain.

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Artwork overview

Medium

black chalk on cellulose acetate
Credit Line

Gift of Norma B. Marin
Dimensions

overall (approximate): 59.4 x 79.2 cm (23 3/8 x 31 3/16 in.)
Accession Number

1991.49.21
Catalogue Raisonné

Reich 1970, undescribed

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

by later hand, lower left in pen: 47-3

Wikidata ID

Q64583541

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