Hudson Valley Gingerbread Cottage and Landscape with House [recto] 

John Marin's "Hudson Valley Gingerbread Cottage and Landscape with House" is a pencil sketch of a charming cottage, surrounded by trees and a landscape. Marin, known for his dynamic and expressive style, captures the essence of the Hudson Valley in this work. While the precise date of this sketch is unknown, Marin's signature style is evident in the loose lines and suggestive forms of the cottage and landscape. The use of varying shades of graphite creates a sense of depth and atmospheric perspective, inviting the viewer to envision the light and shadow of the scene.