St. Germain-Des-Pres

1906

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image depicts an etching of a tall tower with intricate details viewed from a slightly elevated angle, showcasing some of its upper structures. The horizon is not clearly defined, and nearby building rooftops fade into the background behind the tower. The artwork features fine brushstrokes, creating a textured appearance with a focus on linear detail and shadow. The color scheme is predominantly grayscale, varying from pale to deep gray, evoking an antiquated or historical ambiance. A clock is visible on the tower, contributing to the architectural sketch's overall essence and stonework intricacy in a monochrome setting.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    plate: 20.4 x 14 cm (8 1/16 x 5 1/2 in.)
    sheet (irregular): 27.4 x 20.5 cm (10 13/16 x 8 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.98.194

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Zigrosser 1969, no. 47

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. 47.

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: Marin / 06; lower left in graphite: St. Germain Paris; lower right in graphite: John Marin; lower left of mount in graphite by unknown hand: A-1

Wikidata ID

Q75121501

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