John Lonergan

American, 1897 - 1969

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The image shows a view from street level, with various elements such as ropes and nets in the foreground. The brushstrokes are expressive and abstract, creating a composition dominated by a muted color palette. A person stands in the distance in front of a building, partially obscured by surrounding elements.
John Lonergan, Fisherman's Wharf, 1942, screenprint, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3231

Fisherman's Wharf

John Lonergan · 1942 · screenprint ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3231

There is an image of a person seated, hunched over with one knee drawn up, interacting with a large net around them. The person's facial features are depicted primarily in profile with short, neatly-styled hair. They wear a plain short-sleeved garment, showing muscular arms and shoulders. The person holds a tool, working on the net. The background is minimalist, focusing on the figure and the net.
John Lonergan, Fisherman and Net, 1940, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3230

Fisherman and Net

John Lonergan · 1940 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3230

The image shows a painting with four figures pulling in fishing nets on a beach. The horizon line is at the top third of the composition, where the sea and sky meet. A small boat with a mast is visible on the right. Broad, dynamic brushstrokes capture the movement of the sea and figures. The color palette includes deep blues and greens for the ocean, lighter earth tones for the figures' clothing and sand, and light to dark tones in the sky.
John Lonergan, Fishermen with Net, 1940, screenprint, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3229

Fishermen with Net

John Lonergan · 1940 · screenprint ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3229