John Marin

In the Ring
1941

This is an abstract, mixed-media artwork featuring a variety of forms and figures that appear to be in a state of dynamic movement. The composition includes sketch-like drawings of human figures, animals, and possibly circus elements, overlaid with washes of color and bold, gestural lines. The color palette is subdued with hints of blue, red, and yellow. The paper's edges are rough, suggesting the piece may be unfinished or intentionally raw. The artist's signature is visible in the lower right corner.

This is an abstract, mixed-media artwork featuring a variety of forms and figures that appear to be in a state of dynamic movement. The composition includes sketch-like drawings of human figures, animals, and possibly circus elements, overlaid with washes of color and bold, gestural lines. The color palette is subdued with hints of blue, red, and yellow. The paper's edges are rough, suggesting the piece may be unfinished or intentionally raw. The artist's signature is visible in the lower right corner.

Not on view

Date
1941

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Watercolor, pen and ink, graphite pencil, and colored pencil on paper

Dimensions
Sheet: 19 × 24 3/4in. (48.3 × 62.9 cm)

Accession number
2002.330

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase with funds from the Drawing Committee

Rights and reproductions
© Estate of John Marin/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

API
artworks/17806

Exhibitions

American Legends: From Calder to O’Keeffe

Dec 22, 2012–June 29, 2014
Highlights from the Permanent Collection: From Hopper to Mid-Century

Feb 25, 2000–May 20, 2006

John Marin
28 works in the collection

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