Bridge Over Canal, Amsterdam

1906

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image is a black and white etching of a canal scene featuring a stone bridge arching over the water. Multiple figures are on the bridge, with buildings in the background. The lines vary in texture, from fine to rough, creating depth and texture in the reflection of the bridge and foliage. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing light and dark shades for atmosphere. The scene captures a moment on the canal with figures and movement implied.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    plate: 14.9 x 19 cm (5 7/8 x 7 1/2 in.)
    sheet (irregular): 19.3 x 21.3 cm (7 5/8 x 8 3/8 in.)
    mount: 37.8 x 43.3 cm (14 7/8 x 17 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.98.146

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Zigrosser 1969, no. 13, i/ii

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Norma B. Marin, New York; acquired 2005 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1969

  • Zigrosser, Carl. The Complete Etchings of John Marin. Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1969, no. 13, i/ii.

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: Marin / 06; lower right in graphite: John Marin; lower left in graphite [erased] by unknown hand: NO.7; lower left of mount in graphite by unknown hand: A-1

Wikidata ID

Q75121498

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