Sku: CB2946
Artist: John Marin
Title: The Three Master
Year: 1965
Signed: No
Medium: Lithograph
Paper Size: 10 x 12.5 inches ( 25 x 32 cm )
Image Size: 8.25 x 10.5 inches ( 21 x 27 cm )
Edition Size: Unknown
Framed: No: Inquire with our experts for framing suggestions.
Condition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling

Additional Details: This expressive maritime composition reflects the dynamic and modernist sensibility of John Marin, one of the leading figures of early 20th-century American art. The image depicts a sailboat cutting through turbulent waters, rendered with vigorous, gestural brushwork and fluid line. Marin’s distinctive approach blends abstraction with representation, using bold strokes and layered washes to convey motion, atmosphere, and the energy of the sea. The composition is animated by sweeping diagonals and rhythmic forms, while the surrounding elements—suggestive waves, shoreline, and sky—remain loosely defined, enhancing the sense of immediacy and spontaneity. The presence of circular forms above the scene adds an almost symbolic or celestial dimension, reinforcing Marin’s tendency to merge observation with emotional interpretation. A compelling and painterly image that captures the essence of American modernist experimentation, appealing to collectors of maritime subjects and expressive abstraction. Framing available upon request.