Untitled

Untitled

John Marin

1941

watercolor

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a rough, misty coastline with jagged rocks and shallow water. The colors are mostly gray and white, with some dark shadows on the cliffs. Waves crash against the shore, and the sky blends into the sea in a fuzzy line. The artist used loose, quick strokes—almost like scribbles—to capture the wild feel of the place. The watercolor looks wet, with some areas still slightly blurred. If you like this style, check out John Marin for more loose, energetic landscapes.

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