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Linear Configuration with Birds

John Marin

Associated Names

John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image shows a collection of intersecting lines and angular shapes arranged in an abstract manner. The composition may resemble a fragmented landscape or city skyline. Certain angles allude to wing shapes, evoking the image of birds in flight. The abstract quality of the image allows viewers to perceive familiar shapes such as buildings or flying creatures.

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Artwork overview

Medium

black chalk on cellulose acetate
Credit Line

Gift of Norma B. Marin
Dimensions

overall (approximate): 59.8 x 78.3 cm (23 9/16 x 30 13/16 in.)
Accession Number

1991.49.23
Catalogue Raisonné

Reich 1970, undescribed

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

by later hand, lower left in pen: 47-5

Wikidata ID

Q64583543

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