Brooklyn Bridge and Lower New York 1913
johnmarin
toned paper
light pencil work
pencil sketch
old engraving style
etching
ink drawing experimentation
pen-ink sketch
united-states
pen work
pencil art
watercolor
John Marin’s 1913 etching, "Brooklyn Bridge and Lower New York," captures the iconic New York landmark in the artist's distinct style. Utilizing bold, gestural lines, Marin's work reflects the influence of Cubism and the city's energy and dynamism. The composition focuses on the bridge's architectural structure, with its intricate details and surrounding cityscape simplified and abstracted, creating a sense of movement and depth. The artwork, currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is a testament to Marin's fascination with the modern metropolis.
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Trained as both an architect and an artist, John Marin made his first etchings in 1905, while studying in Paris. Though his early efforts were mainly romantic views of European cities and landmarks, Marin increasingly came under the influence of Cezanne and the Parisian avant-garde during his time there. Upon returning to America in 1911, he was captivated by the vitality and rhythm of the fast-changing New York metropolis, especially its many new skyscrapers. He created his first views of the Brooklyn Bridge and lower Manhattan that year, returning to the subject with this etching in 1913—the same year that the International Exhibition of Modern Art (Armory Show) opened in lower Manhattan and introduced modernism to many Americans.
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