John W. McDonough (American, 20th C). Title: At Rest. Oil on canvas. Signed lower left and artist label verso. Dimensions: 11" x 14". Framed: 17" x 20". An accomplished local sailor and painter, John McDonough captures a quiet New England harbor scene with a restrained, measured hand. A single sailboat sits anchored on calm water, its reflection clearly mirrored beneath a soft sky. A distant breakwater and small red flag provide subtle structure and contrast.A straightforward and appealing view of a New England harbor, reflecting the quiet rhythm of coastal life. John W. McDonough was a member of the Providence Art Club. He was an active artist and leader in the Rhode Island art community, having also served as President of the Rhode Island Watercolor Society (R.I.W.S.) and the East Greenwich Art Club.

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