John Conway Menihan

American, born 1908

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The image shows a landscape view from an elevated perspective. Distant hills can be seen along the low horizon. Structures such as an industrial frame and a tall pole with a red banner can be seen in the distance. In the foreground, there are tall yellowish grasses and patches of blue water in a wetland area. Further in the distance, there are small buildings with red and white sections. The sky, taking up most of the image, displays layers of grays and blues with soft clouds.
John Conway Menihan, Red, Right, Returning, 1950s, screenprint, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3472

Red, Right, Returning

John Conway Menihan · 1950s · screenprint ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3472

The image shows an aerial view of aviation activity. The horizon features buildings, possibly hangars, with small silhouettes of people. The sky dominates the image, showcasing airplanes and parachutes. The brushstrokes are clean and precise, conveying a vast sky with smooth light and dark transitions. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing the contrast between sky and ground. In the foreground, a man leans on a vehicle while a young boy stands on it observing the scene.
John Conway Menihan, Drop Testing Parachutes, 1943, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3474

Drop Testing Parachutes

John Conway Menihan · 1943 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3474

The image shows a street-level view of a curving road in an urban or industrial area. There are buildings, fences, and a large white building along with darker structures, including smokestacks, in the background. A wooden fence and railroad track are in the foreground. The color palette is limited to shades of gray, black, and white. There is also a "NO TRESPASSING" sign in the scene.
John Conway Menihan, Industrial Site, early 1940s, color lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3470

Industrial Site

John Conway Menihan · early 1940s · color lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3470

The image depicts a rural scene with a perspective from below showing trees, buildings, a silo, barns, and sheds against a turquoise sky. The trees have gnarled branches, the buildings have angular roofs, and there is a rusted tractor. The brushstrokes are bold and the color palette includes earthy tones, reds, and greens. A white cloud is also visible.
John Conway Menihan, Red Barn with Flatbed Truck, 1940s, screenprint, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3471

Red Barn with Flatbed Truck

John Conway Menihan · 1940s · screenprint ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3471

The image is a lithograph depicting a straight road stretching towards the horizon. The composition features distant structures, trees, shadows along the road, a grassy area with billboards, telegraph poles, and farm buildings. The color palette consists of shades of black and white. The road is defined by bold, parallel lines with slight curvature leading to the vanishing point. The sky is mostly clear with a gradated tone near the top edge.
John Conway Menihan, Main Line, 1938, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3473

Main Line

John Conway Menihan · 1938 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3473

The image shows a neoclassical building with a pediment and columns at the center. Dark clouds cover the sky above the building. Bare-branched trees frame the structure, and a group of figures, including a cyclist, are walking along a path. The scene is painted with textured brushstrokes and rich earthy tones like browns, greens, and blues. Urban elements can be seen in the distance.
John Conway Menihan, Clio Hall, Princeton, color lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1948.11.159

Clio Hall, Princeton

John Conway Menihan · · color lithograph ·  Accession ID  1948.11.159