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John Marin

1870 – 1953

John Marin
Modern
Modern

John Marin

Born 1870 Died 1953 Works span 1907–1952

Early Life and Artistic Foundations John Marin, born in Rutherford, New Jersey, on December 23, 1870, experienced a childhood marked by early loss. His mother’s passing just nine days after his birth led to his upbringing by maternal aunts in Weehawken, overlooking the bustling cityscape of New York City across the Hudson River. This proximity to urban life would later profoundly influence his artistic vision. Initially drawn to the p…

15
dated works
3
chapters
1907
first work
1952
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through John Marin's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups John Marin's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.