Training for War

William H. Johnson, Training for War, ca. 1942, tempera and pen and ink on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the Harmon Foundation, 1967.59.1059
William H. Johnson, Training for War, ca. 1942, tempera and pen and ink on paper, sheet: 13 1⁄2 x 17 3⁄4 in. (34.4 x 45.2 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the Harmon Foundation, 1967.59.1059

Artwork Details

Title
Training for War
Artist
Date
ca. 1942
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
sheet: 13 1⁄2 x 17 3⁄4 in. (34.4 x 45.2 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of the Harmon Foundation
Mediums
Mediums Description
tempera and pen and ink on paper
Classifications
Subjects
  • African American
  • Figure group — male
  • Occupation — military — soldier
  • Object — other — flag
  • Object — weapon — gun
Object Number
1967.59.1059
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1967.59.1059

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William H. Johnson, Breakdown with Flat Tire, ca. 1940-1941, oil on plywood, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the Harmon Foundation, 1967.59.587
Breakdown with Flat Tire
Artist
Dateca. 1940-1941
oil on plywood
On view
William H. Johnson, Chain Gang, ca. 1939, oil on plywood, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the Harmon Foundation, 1967.59.675
Chain Gang
Artist
Dateca. 1939
oil on plywood
On view
William H. Johnson, Going to Church, ca. 1940-1941, oil on burlap, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the Harmon Foundation, 1967.59.1003
Going to Church
Artist
Dateca. 1940-1941
oil on burlap
On view
William H. Johnson, Young Pastry Cook, ca. 1928-1930, oil on canvas, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the Harmon Foundation, 1967.59.693
Young Pastry Cook
Artist
Dateca. 1928-1930
oil on canvas
On view

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William H. Johnson, Standing Female Nude in Profile, ca. 1939-1940, recto: tempera on paper verso: pen and ink and ink wash on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the Harmon Foundation, 1967.59.230R-V
Standing Female Nude in Profile
Artist
Dateca. 1939-1940
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William H. Johnson, Convalescents from Somewhere, ca. 1942, tempera and pen and ink on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the Harmon Foundation, 1967.59.1040
Convalescents from Somewhere
Artist
Dateca. 1942
tempera and pen and ink on paper
Not on view
William H. Johnson, Male Model on Stool, ca. 1939-1940, tempera, brush and ink and pencil on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the Harmon Foundation, 1967.59.238
Male Model on Stool
Artist
Dateca. 1939-1940
tempera, brush and ink and pencil on paper
Not on view
William H. Johnson, Killed in Action, ca. 1942, tempera and pen and ink on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the Harmon Foundation, 1967.59.175
Killed in Action
Artist
Dateca. 1942
tempera and pen and ink on paper
Not on view