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According to this ranking, Weehawken Sequence is the most famous painting by John Marin. It is followed by Landscape (1921) and Quoddy Head, Maine Coast (1933). This list draws on the 44 works by John Marin in the catalogue and records the 44 most famous, with date, holding museum and description for each entry.
John Marin: top 10 entries of the list
Landscape
The painting Landscape by John Marin is a stunning watercolor that showcases the artist's unique style and technique. Created in 1921, this piece measures 50 x 43 cm and is a beautiful representation of a forest scene with trees and yellow flowers. The trees have green leaves and the flowers are scattered throughout the scene, creating a sense of depth and dimension. Artist Background John Marin was an early American…
Quoddy Head, Maine Coast
John Marin created Quoddy Head, Maine Coast in 1933. This work focuses on the rugged topography of the Maine coastline, specifically capturing the interaction between the sea and the shore. The composition centers on the geological textures of the region, featuring a detailed arrangement of pebbles, rocks, and surging waves.
Pertaining to Fifth Avenue and Forty-Second Street
Pertaining to Fifth Avenue and Forty-Second Street is an oil painting by the American modernist John Marin. Created in 1933, the work captures a specific pulse of urban existence. It exists today within the permanent collection of The Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C., United States of America.
Black River Valley
Black River Valley is a watercolor painting by the artist John Marin. Created in 1913, the work captures a specific landscape located in Castorland, New York, situated near the Adirondacks. The composition focuses on the topographical features of the region, specifically the Black River and the surrounding river valley.
Maine Islands
John Marin created Maine Islands in 1922. This work presents a landscape of the Maine coast, focusing on the relationship between land and sea. The composition centers on a waterscape where various islands emerge from the surrounding environment.
Weehawken Sequence, No. 30
John Marin painted Weehawken Sequence, No. 30 about 1916. The work captures an abstract cityscape of Weehawken, New Jersey. It is a small oil on canvas board. The subject is a distillation of the urban landscape, where the structures of the town meet the air.
John Marin: list continued, 11 to 44
Principal subjects in the work of John Marin
The four subjects most frequently represented among these works, each with its best-known example.
Fence 3 děl
Foliage 3 děl
Urban landscape 3 děl
Traditional attire 2 děl
John Marin: holding museums
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| Muzea | Město | Díla autora John Marin | Obrazy z tohoto seznamu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, D.C. | 10 | Quoddy Head, Maine Coast, Pertaining to Fifth Avenue and Forty-Second Street, Spring No. 1 | |
| Washington, D.C. | 2 | The Sea, Maine, Untitled (The Blue Sea) | |
| Birmingham | 1 | The Tree | |
| Sarasota | 1 | Cape Split - September Squall | |
| Chicago | 1 | West Forty-Second Street from Ferryboat | |
| Boston | 1 | Huntington, Long Island, #3 | |
| Water Mill | 1 | Tunk Mountains, Maine | |
| Glasgow | 1 | Sailboat |
John Marin by decade: the most famous painting of each
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Black River Valley
Black River Valley is a watercolor painting by the artist John Marin. Created in 1913, the work captures a specific landscape located in Castorland, New York, situated near the Adirondacks. The composition focuses on the topographical features of the region, specifically the Black River and the surrounding river valley.
Landscape
The painting Landscape by John Marin is a stunning watercolor that showcases the artist's unique style and technique. Created in 1921, this piece measures 50 x 43 cm and is a beautiful representation of a forest scene with trees and yellow flowers. The trees have green leaves and the flowers are scattered throughout the scene, creating a sense of depth and dimension. Artist Background John Marin was an early American…
Quoddy Head, Maine Coast
John Marin created Quoddy Head, Maine Coast in 1933. This work focuses on the rugged topography of the Maine coastline, specifically capturing the interaction between the sea and the shore. The composition centers on the geological textures of the region, featuring a detailed arrangement of pebbles, rocks, and surging waves.
John Marin: questions and documented answers
Which John Marin painting heads the list of most famous works?Display the answer
Weehawken Sequence. The following entries are Landscape (1921) and Quoddy Head, Maine Coast (1933).
Which works make up the top 10 of John Marin?Display the answer
Weehawken Sequence, Landscape, Quoddy Head, Maine Coast, Pertaining to Fifth Avenue and Forty-Second Street, Spring No. 1, Black River Valley, Maine Islands, Street Crossing, New York, The Sea, Cape Split, Maine a Weehawken Sequence, No. 30. The list above records the date and holding museum of each.
How many works by John Marin are recorded?Display the answer
The catalogue records 44 works by John Marin, dated between 1907 and 1953.
In which collections are John Marin's most famous works held?Display the answer
Principally in The Phillips Collection (Washington, D.C.), Smithsonian American Art Museum (Washington, D.C.) a Birmingham Museum of Art (Birmingham). The museum table above gives the full distribution.
When were the most famous works of John Marin painted?Display the answer
In 1920s: 10 of the 44 works listed on this page are dated to that period, including Landscape.
Which dated works by John Marin are the earliest and the latest here?Display the answer
The earliest dated work listed here is Portal of St. Mark's, Venice (1907); the latest is Spring No. 1 (1953).
What subjects appear most in the work of John Marin?Display the answer
Fence (3), Foliage (3) a Urban landscape (3), out of the 44 works listed on this page.
What materials did John Marin use most frequently?Display the answer
Watercolor, in 3 of the 44 works listed on this page.
Which art movement does John Marin represent?Display the answer
Modernism a Expressionism, as documented by the works on this page.
Which works of John Marin are held by the The Phillips Collection?Display the answer
Quoddy Head, Maine Coast, Pertaining to Fifth Avenue and Forty-Second Street a Spring No. 1 are among the 10 works on this page in the collection of the The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C..
Where can reproductions of John Marin's paintings be obtained?Display the answer
Yes. Each work listed on this page can be ordered from its own entry as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, in a size of your choice.