John Wilson

American, 1922 - 2015

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  • The Trial

    John Wilson

    1951

    Lithograph on wove paper  Accession ID  2022.27.6

    Not on view
  • The image displays bold, thick lines and geometric shapes intersecting and overlapping to create depth and complexity. Cylindrical shapes resembling human figures are depicted, suggestive of passengers in a crowded space. The color palette includes contrasting hues of blue, green, brown, and red. Recognizable forms such as a hand gripping a pole, faces with minimal details, and parcel-like shapes in hands are visible, hinting at a bustling commute.

    Le Metro

    John Wilson

    1949

    Opaque watercolor on heavyweight wove watercolor paper  Accession ID  2022.27.7

    Not on view
  • The image shows multiple individuals gathered in a narrow, shaded brick alleyway. In the foreground, a young boy stands facing the viewer, holding a rectangular object. In the background, more people are visible, some seated or kneeling, while others stand. The alleyway continues into the distance, flanked by tall brick walls and shadows.

    Adolescence

    John Wilson

    1943

    Lithograph in black on coarse wove paper  Accession ID  2008.115.5087

    Not on view
  • The image shows a man seated on a bench. He is holding a piece of paper labeled "DAI," with one arm resting on the back of the bench. He has well-defined facial features, with lines around his mouth and eyes, and is wearing a suit and tie, along with a cap. Beside him on the bench is an open box, and three birds are pecking at the ground near his feet. In the background are bare trees, buildings with chimneys emitting smoke, and two figures walking past a fence. The scene is depicted in black and white.

    Breadwinner

    John Wilson

    1943

    Lithograph on wove paper  Accession ID  2008.115.556

    Not on view