Notre Dame, Paris

1908

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

Alfred Stieglitz

Publisher, American, 1864 - 1946

The image displays an intricate view of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, focusing on its western facade. The tower on the left stretches upwards, showcasing the detailed gothic architecture. There is no visible horizon, and the cathedral's structure dominates the image. The artist's style uses precise lines to emphasize the stone carvings and architectural details, creating depth and texture with cross-hatching and stippling. The monochromatic color scheme in varying sepia tones highlights the historic nature of the scene. Smaller urban structures in the lower-left corner appear diminutive compared to the cathedral, emphasizing its grandeur.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    plate: 32 x 27 cm (12 5/8 x 10 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 43 x 34.5 cm (16 15/16 x 13 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.98.176

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Zigrosser 1969, no. 79, v/v

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. 79, v/v.

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: Marin / 08; lower left in plate: NOTRE-DAME PARIS; lower left corner in graphite by unknown hand: A-1; upper left verso in blue ink by unknown hand: B72; upper left verso in graphite by unknown hand: 5th state; lower left corner verso in graphite by unknown hand: CSP#1

Watermarks

HAND MADE J WHATMAN 1929 ENGLAND

Wikidata ID

Q75121526

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