From Deer Isle, Maine 1922

"From Deer Isle, Maine," was painted on paper with watercolor by John Marin. Deer Isle, Maine, served as a backdrop for Marin's artistic exploration, during a time when the area was transitioning from a rural, maritime community to a summer destination for urban elites. Marin, deeply connected to place, captured the essence of American landscapes with his modernist vision. His work reflected a sense of freedom and independence that resonated with the cultural shifts of the early 20th century. This painting is more than a landscape; it is an emotional response to a place, a moment, and a cultural identity rooted in the American experience. Marin once said: "The whole business of Art is bound up with the question of feeling." It's an intensely subjective interpretation of place. Through vibrant colors and dynamic brushstrokes, Marin invites us to consider our own relationship to the land and how it shapes our sense of self and belonging.