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John Marin

Marketplace, Frauen Kirche, Nürnberg

Description

Maker

John Marin (American, 1870-1953), designer

Title

Marketplace, Frauen Kirche, Nürnberg

Year

1910

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

etching

Supports

Dimensions

19.8 x 24.8 cm (7 13/16 x 9 3/4 inches) (plate)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Original--Recto:Signed in pencil under platemark on right:Marin Verso:In pencil in LL corner:84.198.895In Plate--In LL corner:Marin/10 ; in LR:Frauen Kirche/ Nürnberg

Label: FRAUEN KIRCHE, NURNBERG, an original etching by John Marin (1872-1954), apparently his 10th plate, is typical of his early work in this medium.The print shows the famous Männleinlaufen clock which is noted for its figures of the seven German electors who come out and move around the figure of the Emperor Charles IV daily at noon.The Liebfrauen Kirche was originally built in 1355-61.

Identification

State

i/ii

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of the Fazzano Brothers

Object Number

84.198.895

Type

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John Marin (American, 1870-1953), designer
Marketplace, Frauen Kirche, Nürnberg, 1910
etching
19.8 x 24.8 cm (7 13/16 x 9 3/4 inches) (plate)
Gift of the Fazzano Brothers 84.198.895

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