Manhattan Cityscape

johnmarin

drawing

light pencil work

ink drawing

mechanical pen drawing

pen sketch

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

"Manhattan Cityscape" is a drawing by American artist John Marin, known for his depictions of urban landscapes. This artwork portrays a dynamic, energetic view of the city, highlighting the towering structures and intricate lines of the Manhattan skyline. The use of quick, gestural strokes in graphite evokes a sense of movement and energy, characteristic of Marin's style. Marin, a pioneer of modern art in America, often focused on capturing the essence of urban environments, exploring their geometric forms and dynamic interplay of light and shadow.