Dancing Female Nudes c. 1940

"Dancing Female Nudes" is a watercolor painting by John Marin created around 1940. The work is known for its expressive, abstract style, capturing a sense of movement and energy through its gestural lines. The three central figures, depicted as nudes, are rendered with fluid brushstrokes, while two figures on the edges of the composition create a sense of depth and framing. The blue background further emphasizes the movement of the dancing figures. Marin, a pioneer of American modernism, is known for his explorations of light, form, and space, often incorporating elements of abstraction in his landscapes and figure paintings.