Three Houses, Barn and Chicken Coop, Stonington, Maine 1922

"Three Houses, Barn and Chicken Coop, Stonington, Maine" is a watercolor painting by the American artist John Marin, created in 1922. This piece depicts a picturesque view of a small Maine town with houses, a barn, and a chicken coop, all rendered in Marin's signature abstract style, characterized by loose brushstrokes and simplified forms. The piece demonstrates Marin's keen interest in capturing the essence of place and his ability to evoke a sense of atmospheric depth and light. The image is dominated by a vibrant, multi-colored sky, a recurring motif in Marin's work, which adds a sense of dynamism and energy to the overall composition. This watercolor showcases Marin's unique approach to landscape painting, blending abstraction with a lyrical sensitivity to the natural world.