River Valley (recto) c. 1900

"River Valley (recto)" is a pencil drawing created around 1900 by American artist John Marin (1870–1953). The work depicts a landscape scene, likely inspired by Marin's travels and observations of the natural world. The drawing's loose, gestural lines suggest the movement of wind through the trees and the flow of water in the river valley, characteristic of Marin's style. This drawing exemplifies Marin's exploration of light and shadow, particularly in the subtle way he captured the changing light conditions on the landscape, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere.