John B. Flannagan

Flannagan, John Bernard

American, 1895 - 1942

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The sculpture depicts a human figure with a slightly tilted head and closed eyes. The figure is carved from wood, showcasing a rich, dark brown color with a smooth, polished surface that highlights the natural grain of the material. The person wears a long, flowing garment that drapes down to the base, with feet positioned flat on a rectangular platform. The sculpture is abstract, with stylized facial features and limbs, giving it a somewhat elongated and angular appearance.
John B. Flannagan, Christ, 1925, wood, Given in memory of Frederick Zimmermann by his wife, Dorothy Zimmermann, 1985.18.1

Christ

John B. Flannagan · 1925 · wood ·  Accession ID  1985.18.1

The sculpture depicts a gorilla in a seated position, with its head slightly leaning forward. The figure's hands rest on its knees. The sculpture is crafted from a material with a textured surface, primarily dark brown in color. The facial features, including the brow and snout, are prominently carved. The sculpture appears robust and heavy.
John B. Flannagan, Gorilla, 1938, stone, Given in memory of Frederick Zimmermann by his wife, Dorothy Zimmermann, 1985.18.2

Gorilla

John B. Flannagan · 1938 · stone ·  Accession ID  1985.18.2

The image depicts two horses in the foreground, a landscape extending into hills in the background, without showing a distinct horizon line. The art style resembles a woodcut print with bold lines and textured brushstrokes, using a monochromatic color palette of black and white. A small white house is visible among the hills to the side.
John B. Flannagan, Untitled (Two Horses in a Hilly Landscape, Ireland), c. 1930, linocut in black, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1783

Untitled (Two Horses in a Hilly Landscape, Ireland)

John B. Flannagan · c. 1930 · linocut in black ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1783

The image is a black and white print depicting a rural scene. The composition includes a cabin, a goat next to circular hay bales or straw, and a house with a pitched roof. The artwork has a bold and graphic woodcut style with strong lines and crosshatching. The sky features dynamic, swirling lines.
John B. Flannagan, Untitled (Landscape With Goat), c. 1930-1933, woodcut in black on wove paper, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1782

Untitled (Landscape With Goat)

John B. Flannagan · c. 1930-1933 · woodcut in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1782

The image shows a scene with a Scottish Terrier and a cow in a woodcut style, featuring bold lines and cross-hatching for texture. A small house with a slanted roof is seen amidst trees in the background, leading to a mountain. The color palette is monochromatic, in stark black and white contrast.
John B. Flannagan, Untitled (Scottie and Cow Near Cottage in Hilly Landscape, Ireland), c. 1930, linocut in black on wove paper, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1781

Untitled (Scottie and Cow Near Cottage in Hilly Landscape, Ireland)

John B. Flannagan · c. 1930 · linocut in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1781

The image shows bold, sweeping black lines creating abstract shapes that compose the outline of a human figure prominently in the center. Additional abstract figures are sketched to the left and right, suggesting smaller human forms that echo the central figure. The flowing lines and minimalistic style evoke familiar elements of the human body while maintaining an abstract representation.
John B. Flannagan, Nude Female Torsos, c. 1925, brush and black ink on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, through a gift of Margaret M. Hitchcock, 1969), 2016.23.11

Nude Female Torsos

John B. Flannagan · c. 1925 · brush and black ink on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2016.23.11