Cow Feeding 1918

John Marin's 1918 watercolor on paper, "Cow Feeding," presents a stylized, simplified cow in a landscape. Known for his use of bold lines and abstract forms, Marin captures the essence of the subject with fluid strokes, emphasizing movement and energy rather than photographic detail. The artwork's muted palette and gestural brushwork evoke a sense of immediacy and a connection to the natural world. Marin's innovative style, influenced by the Post-Impressionist and Cubist movements, helped to shape the course of 20th-century American art.