John Marin American, 1870-1953
The Wharf, 1926
Watercolor and charcoal on paper
14 x 16½ inches
35.6 x 41.9 cm
35.6 x 41.9 cm
Signed and dated at lower right: Marin 26 / Marin 26
The Wharf depicts Crotch Island Quarry, Stonington, Maine. In 1919, John Marin traveled to the Stonington—Deer Isle area of Maine, farther north than Small Point, where he had previously spent...
The Wharf depicts Crotch Island Quarry, Stonington, Maine. In 1919, John Marin traveled to the Stonington—Deer Isle area of Maine, farther north than Small Point, where he had previously spent a few summers. Just offshore, Crotch Island is one of a group of islands in Penobscot Bay, a region known for its scenic beauty and maritime heritage. Crotch Island is historically significant for its granite quarries. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it was one of the leading sources of high-quality granite in the United States.
Provenance
The artist;[Downtown Gallery, New York]; to
Northern Trust Company, Chicago, Illinois, 1948; to
[Sale: Susanin's, Chicago, Illinois, December 3, 2005, lot 6182];
Norma B. Marin; to
The John Marin Foundation, 2022 until the present
