William and Liberty Streets, New York

johnmarin

drawing

ink drawing

pen sketch

hand drawn type

hand lettering

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

John Marin's "William and Liberty Streets, New York" is a dynamic pencil sketch capturing the energy of the city. Marin, a pioneer of American Modernism, was known for his bold, expressive style, influenced by Cubism and Expressionism. This quick, gestural drawing emphasizes the verticality of the cityscape, with simplified lines and blocks of shadow representing buildings and streets. Marin's abstract approach to depicting the urban environment highlights the dynamism and complexity of modern life.