Saint-Sulpice, Paris

1908

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image features an etching of the Church of Saint-Sulpice in Paris. The church is viewed from an angled perspective, showcasing its architecture. The towers of the church stand tall in the background against a lightly clouded sky. The etching utilizes fine lines to depict the details of the stone structure and surrounding trees. Figures and horse-drawn carriages are depicted in the foreground, adding movement to the scene. The lower part of the church's façade is visible in the distance. The image is monochromatic, emphasizing the patterns and giving it an antique feel.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    plate: 32.5 x 27.3 cm (12 13/16 x 10 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 40.2 x 35.1 cm (15 13/16 x 13 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.98.190

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Zigrosser 1969, no. 82, ii/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. 82, ii/ii.

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: Marin / 08; lower right in plate: SAN SULPICE PARIS; upper verso in graphite by unknown hand: First State of 2 states St. Sulpice, Paris, 1908 / Average / CZ82 First state

Wikidata ID

Q75121715

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