First Landing in St. Johns, New Brunswick 1951

John Marin's "First Landing in St. Johns, New Brunswick" (1951) is a pencil sketch depicting the waterfront of Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. The artist captures the essence of the city's landscape through a dynamic composition featuring bold lines and expressive strokes. The sketch highlights Marin's fascination with the interplay of light and shadow, and his ability to convey a sense of movement and energy in his depictions of urban scenes. Marin was renowned for his innovative approach to landscape painting, which often incorporated abstract elements and a focus on capturing the essence of a place rather than a literal representation.