Grouping: Pink Ladies c. 1941

John Marin's "Grouping: Pink Ladies" (c. 1941) is a watercolor painting that depicts a group of female figures in a stylized and abstract manner. Marin, known for his innovative approach to landscape painting, applied his distinctive style to the human form, creating a dynamic composition through gestural brushstrokes and simplified forms. The figures, rendered in soft pink and green hues, are arranged in a seemingly casual grouping, suggesting a moment of leisure or intimacy. The surrounding landscape, with its blue sky and lush foliage, further emphasizes the sense of tranquility and natural beauty.