Brooklyn Bridge and Lower New York

Currently not on view

Brooklyn Bridge and Lower New York

1913

John Marin (American, 1870–1953)

When an etching plate is printed, dampened paper is laid on top of the inked plate and run through a press; the sheet is then lifted from the plate and the picture appears reversed on the paper. Thus to produce this representation of the Brooklyn Bridge (one of Marin’s favorite subjects) in the correct orientation, the artist had to draw the picture backwards on the plate. The indentation in the paper around the perimeter of the image, created when the beveled edges of the plate are pressed into the paper during printing, is called a “platemark.”

This plate is part of the Museum’s master set of nearly 200 prints and 70 plates that comprise the most comprehensive collection of Marin prints anywhere.

Currently not on view

Object Details

Title:

Brooklyn Bridge and Lower New York

Date:

1913

Artist:

John Marin (American, 1870–1953)

Medium:

Copper etching plate

Dimensions:

Plate: 7 x 9 inches (17.8 x 22.9 cm)

Classification:

Tools/Equipment

Credit Line:

Gift of Norma Marin, 1997

Accession Number:

1997-189-10

Geography:

Made in United States, North and Central America

We are always open to learning more about our collections and updating the website. Does this record contain inaccurate information or language that you feel we should improve or change? Contact us here.

Please note that this particular artwork might not be on view when you visit. Don’t worry—we have plenty of exhibitions for you to explore.

Currently not on view