John Wilson

Wilson, John Woodrow
Family of John Wilson

American, 1922 - 2015

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The image is an artistic portrait showing the upper body of a person. The person is facing forward with a serious expression. They are wearing a suit jacket and have closely cropped hair. The background is plain and lightly textured.
John Wilson, James Stroud, Center Street Studio, Martin Luther King, Jr., 2002, softground etching, hardground etching, aquatint, spitbite aquatint with scraping and burnishing on chine collé, Gift of the family of John Wilson in honor of President Barack Obama, 2016.15.1

Martin Luther King, Jr.

John Wilson, James Stroud, Center Street Studio · 2002 · softground etching, hardground etching, aquatint, spitbite aquatint with scraping and burnishing on chine collé ·  Accession ID  2016.15.1

The image shows a person standing upright in a room. The person is holding a bicycle by the handlebars with their left hand, while their right hand is by their side. The individual has a full beard and curly, dark hair. Their facial features are accentuated with well-defined eyebrows and deep-set eyes. They are wearing a red t-shirt with a white horizontal stripe, green shorts, black shoes, and a blue and white beaded necklace. The background has white-paneled walls, a window showing rooftops, and a warm wooden floor.
John Wilson, Joe, 1975, colored crayon and charcoal on paper, Avalon Fund and Gift of the family of John Wilson in honor of Shelley Langdale, 2022.27.1

Joe

John Wilson · 1975 · colored crayon and charcoal on paper ·  Accession ID  2022.27.1

The image shows a young woman sitting cross-legged on a tall wooden stool. She has long, golden blonde hair and a serious expression. She is wearing a black jacket with gold buttons and bright pink detailing. The background features rooftops, chimneys, and trees in gray tones. The stool she sits on is yellow, and the floor is reddish brown.
John Wilson, Bonnie, 1975, colored crayon and charcoal on paper, Avalon Fund and Gift of the family of John Wilson in honor of Shelley Langdale, 2022.27.2

Bonnie

John Wilson · 1975 · colored crayon and charcoal on paper ·  Accession ID  2022.27.2

This drawing displays a woman seated on a wooden stool, with one leg bent and resting on the seat on the stool. The woman has warm, orange-brown skin and thick, curly black hair framing her face. She has large eyes, dark eyebrows, a long nose, and lips set in a neutral expression. She is wearing a pink poncho-like garment with white patterns and what seem to be pink shorts underneath. Her feet are bare. The background is a bright yellow wall with some white trim at the bottom, and the floor is a reddish-brown wooden texture.
John Wilson, Gabrielle, 1975, colored crayon and charcoal on paper, Avalon Fund and Gift of the family of John Wilson in honor of Shelley Langdale, 2022.27.3

Gabrielle

John Wilson · 1975 · colored crayon and charcoal on paper ·  Accession ID  2022.27.3

The image depicts two figures. One figure is fully colored and detailed, with a focus on the lower body and midsection. This person stands with hands on hips, has medium-length curly dark hair, and wears a yellow shirt, black vest, green cargo pants, and black boots. They have a pendant around their neck. The other figure in the background is a sketched outline of a person with an eagle perched on their outstretched arm. The background shows a vibrant cityscape with buildings and streets, drawn in shades of yellow and orange, from a high vantage point. The drawing style blends colored and sketched elements.
John Wilson, Spirit of Roy and Roy, 1973, colored crayon and charcoal on two sheets of paper, Avalon Fund and Gift of the family of John Wilson in honor of Shelley Langdale, 2022.27.4.a-b

Spirit of Roy and Roy

John Wilson · 1973 · colored crayon and charcoal on two sheets of paper ·  Accession ID  2022.27.4.a-b

John Wilson, Study for the Young Americans [Joe, Becky, Bonnie, Morgan, Roy, Gabrielle, Roz], 1973, colored crayon and charcoal on four conjoined sheets of paper, Avalon Fund and Gift of the family of John Wilson in honor of Shelley Langdale, 2022.27.5

Study for the Young Americans [Joe, Becky, Bonnie, Morgan, Roy, Gabrielle, Roz]

John Wilson · 1973 · colored crayon and charcoal on four conjoined sheets of paper ·  Accession ID  2022.27.5

The image is a monochrome drawing of a person's head in profile view, focusing on the left side. The figure is depicted from the neck upward, displaying their head and a small portion of the shoulder. The person is facing left, with outlined facial features including a brow, nose, and lips. The hairstyle is represented with bold, zigzag lines suggesting a short, textured haircut. Their facial features are accented with strong, bold lines, especially around the eyes, nose, and lips. The individual is not wearing visible jewelry or holding any objects. The background is plain and unadorned, highlighting the profile sketch.
John Wilson, Study for Eternal Presence, 1972, black crayon and charcoal on wove paper, Avalon Fund, 2022.27.8

Study for Eternal Presence

John Wilson · 1972 · black crayon and charcoal on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2022.27.8

The image shows an abstract composition with a tall, vertical shape in the center with curved and angular lines. The central vertical shape resembles a figure with arms raised upwards. Darker tones are found at the bottom of the image. The composition suggests movement or struggle and uses deep orange and black hues.
John Wilson, Oracle, 1966, lithograph printed in red and black on wove paper, Gift of Christopher and Beverly With in memory of Karl and Gerda With, 2024.156.16

Oracle

John Wilson · 1966 · lithograph printed in red and black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2024.156.16

In the image, there are three figures: a man, a woman, and a child. The man sits on the left with a hat in his lap, wearing a light-colored shirt. The woman, with long dark hair and a shawl, sits to the right of him holding a sleeping child in her lap. The background shows abstract architecture and rectangular forms, including archways and faint building outlines.
John Wilson, Campesinos (Family Farmers), 1954, lithograph on wove paper, Avalon Fund, 2022.27.10

Campesinos (Family Farmers)

John Wilson · 1954 · lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2022.27.10

John Wilson, The Trial, 1951, lithograph on wove paper, Gift of Funds from Fern and Hersh Cohen, 2022.27.6

The Trial

John Wilson · 1951 · lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2022.27.6