{"title":"John Marin","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"off-york-island-john-marin","title":"Off York Island - John Marin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dynamic 1922 watercolour by John Marin, capturing the turbulent energy of the Maine coastline through gestural brushwork and a monochromatic palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Marin, a central figure in American Modernism, produced this watercolour in 1922. The work captures the rugged coastline of Maine, a location that occupied much of his attention during his career. Marin utilised a distinct approach to the medium, prioritising the energy of the sea and the physical sensation of the environment over literal representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition relies on rapid, gestural brushwork and a restricted palette of greys, blacks, and whites. These choices convey the turbulence of the Atlantic Ocean as it crashes against the rocky shore. Rather than detailing the specific topography of York Island, Marin focused on the movement of water and the atmospheric conditions of the coast. He often left areas of the paper blank, allowing the white ground to represent the foam and spray of the waves. This technique creates a sense of immediacy and motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarin was influenced by his exposure to European avant-garde movements, yet he maintained a singular focus on the American environment. His work from the 1920s demonstrates a move toward abstraction, where the subject is broken down into essential lines and planes. The application of paint is direct, with visible brushstrokes that document the artist's physical interaction with the paper. This piece reflects his ability to synthesise the power of nature into a controlled, yet dynamic, visual language. The work remains an example of how watercolour can be used to express force and scale, moving beyond the traditional constraints of the medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/untitled-black-and-white-composition-franz-kline\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUntitled (Black and White Composition) - Franz Kline — Franz Kline\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/mooring-joan-mitchell\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMooring - Joan Mitchell — Joan Mitchell\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Marin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58473151201615,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58473151267151,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58473151365455,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58473151398223,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58473151463759,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Off-York-Island_Poster_CompositorV1_1786301525169.jpg?v=1786679149"},{"product_id":"from-seeing-cape-split-john-marin","title":"From Seeing Cape Split - John Marin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dynamic 1935 oil painting by John Marin, capturing the rugged Maine coastline through expressive brushwork and a bold, simplified palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Marin, a central figure in American Modernism, produced this work during a period of intense focus on the Maine coastline. Cape Split became a recurring subject for the artist, who spent his summers there observing the interaction between the rugged terrain and the Atlantic Ocean. This painting captures the energy of the coast through rapid, gestural brushwork and a simplified palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is structured around the curve of the shoreline, which leads the eye toward the open water. Marin employs a shorthand approach to form, where the buildings on the cliffside are reduced to geometric blocks and the boat is suggested through angular, white strokes. The blue of the water is applied with thick, directional paint, conveying the movement of the sea rather than a static representation. The brown earth tones of the foreground contrast with the cool blues and whites of the water and sky, creating a sense of spatial tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarin was known for his ability to translate the sensory experience of a location into a visual language that prioritised rhythm and force. He often spoke of the weight and movement of the elements, and this work reflects that preoccupation. By stripping away unnecessary detail, he allows the viewer to focus on the essential character of the scene. The application of paint is direct and unhesitating, showing the artist's confidence in his medium. This piece offers a clear view into the stylistic developments of 1930s American art, where artists moved away from strict realism toward a more subjective interpretation of their surroundings. The work remains a study in how colour and line can communicate the atmosphere of a specific place without relying on traditional perspective or academic finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/view-of-the-sea-at-scheveningen-vincent-van-gogh\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eView of the Sea at Scheveningen - Vincent van Gogh — Vincent van Gogh\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Marin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58473155101007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58473155166543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58473155264847,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58473155297615,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58473155363151,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/From-Seeing-Cape-Split_Poster_CompositorV1_1786302008498.jpg?v=1786679489"},{"product_id":"movement-in-red-john-marin","title":"Movement in Red - John Marin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA late-career abstract work by John Marin, featuring gestural brushwork and a rhythmic composition of colour planes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Marin, a central figure in the development of American Modernism, produced Movement in Red in 1950. This work reflects his later period, where his approach to composition became increasingly abstract and gestural. Marin often sought to capture the energy of his surroundings, whether the urban environment of New York or the coastal atmosphere of Maine, through a shorthand of lines and colour planes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this painting, the viewer observes a departure from traditional representation. The canvas is organised through a series of intersecting lines and blocks of colour that suggest movement rather than static form. The titular red appears as a structural element, anchoring the composition against the lighter, more fluid areas of grey, blue, and white. Marin employs a calligraphic brushwork style, where the physical act of painting remains visible. The marks are direct and unadorned, prioritising the immediate sensation of the subject over descriptive detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 1950, Marin had moved away from the more structured, cubist-influenced grids of his earlier career. Instead, he embraced a looser, more intuitive application of paint. The composition feels open, allowing the eye to travel across the surface without a single point of rest. The interplay between the dark, sweeping strokes and the lighter background creates a sense of spatial ambiguity. This work demonstrates his ability to distil complex visual experiences into a series of rhythmic, abstract gestures. It remains a clear example of his late-career focus on the expressive potential of paint itself, stripped of unnecessary narrative or figurative content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-woman-with-figs-paul-gauguin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Woman with Figs - Paul Gauguin — Paul Gauguin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/landscape-with-rhythm-ferdinand-hodler\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLandscape with Rhythm - Ferdinand Hodler — Ferdinand Hodler\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Marin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58473186656591,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58473186722127,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58473186820431,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58473186853199,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58473186918735,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Movement-in-Red_Poster_CompositorV1_1786302514183.jpg?v=1786680250"},{"product_id":"weehawken-sequence-no-30-john-marin","title":"Weehawken Sequence, No. 30 - John Marin","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn early modernist oil painting by John Marin, capturing the atmosphere of the New Jersey waterfront through expressive brushwork and a reduced palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Marin, a central figure in early American modernism, produced the Weehawken Sequence during his early career. This work captures the industrial and natural environment of the New Jersey waterfront, viewed from across the Hudson River. Marin employs a reduced palette and energetic brushwork to convey the atmosphere of the site rather than a literal transcription of the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this composition, the artist experiments with the tension between representational elements and abstract form. The foreground features simplified, dark shapes that suggest vegetation or structural debris, while the middle ground dissolves into horizontal bands of blue and grey. These layers represent the river and the distant shoreline. The sky is rendered with loose, gestural strokes, suggesting movement and light. Marin avoids rigid outlines, preferring to let the paint define the space through colour relationships and directional marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece reflects the influence of European modernism, particularly the work of the Fauves, which Marin encountered during his time in Paris. He adapted these ideas to the American urban environment, focusing on the energy of the city and its surroundings. The application of paint is direct and unrefined, showing the artist's interest in the physical properties of the medium. By stripping away unnecessary detail, Marin directs the viewer to the essential structure of the view. The work demonstrates his early transition from traditional academic painting toward the fragmented, dynamic style that would define his later career. It remains a study of how light and form interact within a specific geographic location, captured through a personal, subjective lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/female-model-vilhelm-lundstrom-2\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFemale Model - Vilhelm Lundstrøm — Vilhelm Lundstrøm\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/fields-in-spring-yayoi-kusama\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFields in Spring - Yayoi Kusama — Yayoi Kusama\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Marin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58473313993039,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58473314058575,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58473314156879,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58473314189647,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58473314255183,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Weehawken-Sequence-No_Poster_CompositorV1_1786303326321.jpg?v=1786681922"},{"product_id":"stonington-maine-john-marin","title":"Stonington, Maine - John Marin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1921 watercolour by John Marin depicting the coastal town of Stonington, Maine, through fragmented planes of colour and fluid, gestural brushwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Marin, a central figure in the development of American Modernism, produced this watercolour in 1921. It captures the coastal atmosphere of Stonington, Maine, a location that provided the artist with a recurring subject for his experiments in form and light. Marin spent many summers in this region, finding the rugged coastline and the interplay of sea and sky ideal for his fluid, energetic approach to painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition avoids traditional perspective, opting instead for a fragmented arrangement of shapes and colours. The houses are rendered with simplified geometry, while the foliage and water are suggested through loose, gestural washes. Marin uses white space to create a sense of air and light, allowing the paper to function as an active element within the scene. The palette is restrained, relying on earthy reds, cool blues, and bright greens to define the coastal environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarin was known for his ability to translate the sensory experience of a place into a rhythmic, visual language. His technique involves the application of pigment in varying degrees of transparency, which gives the work a sense of immediacy. The brushwork is deliberate, showing the influence of his earlier training in architecture and his exposure to European avant-garde movements. By breaking down the physical structure of the town into planes of colour, he conveys the movement of the wind and the shifting quality of the Atlantic light. This piece represents his mature style, where the observation of nature is filtered through a personal, abstract sensibility. It remains a clear example of how he balanced representational subject matter with a modern interest in the autonomy of the painted surface.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Marin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58473337356623,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58473337422159,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58473337520463,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58473337553231,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58473337618767,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Stonington-Maine_Poster_CompositorV1_1786303834343.jpg?v=1786682786"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/collections\/john-marin.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}