Old Church, Newburyport, Massachusetts 1951

"Old Church, Newburyport, Massachusetts" is a 1951 pencil drawing by American artist John Marin. Known for his innovative approach to depicting landscapes, Marin captures the essence of this New England church through bold lines and gestural strokes. He emphasizes the architecture's imposing presence while subtly incorporating the surrounding trees and the subtle details of the landscape. This work exemplifies Marin's signature style of modernism, a departure from traditional representational art, where he prioritizes capturing the subjective experience of the scene through his expressive lines.