Brooklyn Bridge and Lower New York, 1913
Etching and drypoint with plate toneexpand_more
Gift of Barbara M. Kaerwerexpand_more 2010.49
Not on Viewexpand_more
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.
Details
- Title
- Brooklyn Bridge and Lower New York
- Artist Life
- 1870–1953
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2010.49
- Provenance
- The artist, by descent to his son John Marin, Jr. (Downtown Gallery, New York, until 1958, sold, November, for $150, to Kaerwer); Barbara and Howard Kaerwer, Eden Prairie, Minn., 1958-2010
- Catalogue Raisonne
- Benson 102 ii/ii; Zigrosser 106 ii/ii
- Curator Approved
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