Ye Old Dutch Church, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey c. 1950

"Ye Old Dutch Church, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey" is a c. 1950 sketch by American artist John Marin. The work depicts the church, a prominent landmark in the New Jersey town, in Marin's signature style. Known for his bold use of line and simplification of forms, Marin captures the essence of the church's architecture and its surrounding landscape in a few suggestive strokes. The sketch is executed with a rapid and gestural line, reminiscent of his earlier watercolors, where he experimented with the effects of color and light on urban landscapes.