Woolworth Building [verso] 1913

John Marin's 1913 watercolor "Woolworth Building" depicts the iconic skyscraper in New York City. Known for his innovative approach to urban landscapes, Marin captures the building's towering presence through a gestural style, emphasizing the structure's form with loose lines and washes of color. The watercolor's ethereal quality evokes the city's vibrancy and dynamic atmosphere, exemplifying Marin's unique vision and his contribution to the development of American Modernism.