Movement—Grain Elevators, No. 1 1916

"Movement—Grain Elevators, No. 1" is a 1916 etching by John Marin, a leading figure in American Modernism. The artwork, characterized by its bold, simplified lines and geometric shapes, depicts a dynamic scene of industrial structures in a dynamic, abstracted style. Marin was fascinated by the movement and energy of modern life and sought to capture this through his art. This work, a key example of his urban landscape series, exemplifies his approach to capturing the essence of the city through abstract expression.