Series 1: Prints
Scope and Contents
Contains prints such as serigraphs and giclées, along with some process material.
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 6
Acrobats
Physical Description: artist's proof; edition 3 of 10
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 6
Balancing Act
1995
Physical Description: serigraph; mixed color proofs on paper
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 6
Balancing Act
1995
Physical Description: serigraph; progressive proof, 15 colors printed over "Circus Bicyclist"
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 6
Balancing Act
1995
Physical Description: unsigned, titled; off-registration
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 6
Balancing Act
1995-01
Physical Description: edition 55 of 230
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 6
Balancing Act- A Visit
1995
Physical Description: serigraphs; mixed color proofs on paper
Map-case 4, Drawer 5, Folder 3
Brahms' Piano Quintet
2012
Physical Description: giclée; edition 15 of 50
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 9
Celebration
Physical Description: "FILE COPY" stamp. Note under image reads "Not for Sale."
Map-case 4, Drawer 3
Celebration- photograph
1997
Scope and Contents
Photograph of the original acrylic on paper painting; used as guide in printing serigraph.
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 6
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 6
Circus Bicyclist/ Balancing Act- process material
Physical Description: note reading "Test experimenting with a way to give more shaping to figures and image" (Mylar)
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 6
Circus Bicyclist/ Balancing Act- process material
Physical Description: photocopy on Mylar- used to develop stencils (2 copies)
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 6
Circus Bicyclist project
1980
Physical Description: lithograph; precursor to the painting and serigraph editions
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 5
Circus Horses
1982-02
Physical Description: IV/VIII; artist's proof
Map-case 4, Drawer 5, Folder 3
City Park View
2011-10
Physical Description: giclée print; edition 9 of 50
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 5
The Conductor
1987
Physical Description: "For the A&SC at LMU" III/IV; hors de commmerce
Map-case 4, Drawer 5, Folder 1
Daniel
1983
Physical Description: color proof on paper of plate C (brown)
Map-case 4, Drawer 5, Folder 1
Daniel
1983
Physical Description: etching with aquatint; edition 50 of 50
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 7
Daniel
2000-10
Physical Description: serigraph; edition 133 of 220
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 9
David and Goliath
Physical Description: Note under image reads "File copy- for archives study - working proof."
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 7
David and Goliath
2005-06
Physical Description: serigraph; edition 45 of 250
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 9
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 5
Festival of Lights
1991
Physical Description: photo of original painting
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 9
Flight Into Egypt
2002-01
Physical Description: Signed and dated. Handwritten under image: "Artist's Proof - 42 colors printed".
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 9
Francis and the Wolf
Physical Description: "FILE COPY" stamp
Map-case 4, Drawer 5, Folder 3
Francis and the Wolf
2002-07
Physical Description: serigraph; edition 187 of 225
Map-case 4, Drawer 5, Folder 2
Francis Listens to the Fish
2018-11-26
Map-case 4, Drawer 5, Folder 2
Gift of Triptych: Gift of Sight
2017-09-18
Map-case 4, Drawer 5, Folder 2
Gift of Triptych: Gift of Water
2017-09-18
Physical Description: giclée proof
Map-case 4, Drawer 5, Folder 2
Gift of Triptych: Gift of Life
2017-09-18
Physical Description: giclée proof
Map-case 4, Drawer 5, Folder 2
Gift of Triptych
2017
Physical Description: giclée proof; contains three images
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 6
Good Samaritan
Physical Description: unsigned and untitled; green and blue
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 9
Goose with the Golden Egg
Physical Description: "FILE COPY" stamp
Map-case 4, Drawer 3
Great Catch- photograph
1993
Scope and Contents
Photograph of 1992 acrylic painting, used as a guide in printing 1993 serigraph.
Map-case 4, Drawer 5, Folder 1
Hungry Eye
1971
Physical Description: off-set lithograph; edition 99 of 130
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 5
Last Supper
2009
Physical Description: serigraph color proofs
Map-case 4, Drawer 5, Folder 4
Last Supper
2009-04
Physical Description: Handwritten note under image: "Special proof for the Archives and Special Collections, Loyola Marymount Univ."
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 5
Last Supper- photocopy
2009
Physical Description: enlarged photocopy of Last Supper printed in procession (serigraph 2007)
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 9
Last Supper
Physical Description: "FILE COPY" stamp. Adhesive residue on upper and lower borders.
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 5
Lazarus
2005
Physical Description: "for A&SC @ LMU"; file copy for archives- study working proof
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 9
Loaves and Fishes
Physical Description: "FILE COPY" stamp
Map-case 4, Drawer 5, Folder 4
Loaves and Fishes
2003-11
Physical Description: serigraph; edition 134 of 250
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 9
Madonna
Physical Description: "FILE COPY" stamp
Map-case 4, Drawer 5, Folder 3
Madonna of the Harvest
2010-03
Physical Description: serigraph; edition 74 of 180
Map-case 4, Drawer 5, Folder 4
One Together
1970
Physical Description: serigraph; edition 60
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 9
Orchestra
Physical Description: Signed by artist. Note reads "Working Copy."
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 9
Papageno
Physical Description: "FILE COPY" stamp
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 5
Papageno
2008
Physical Description: serigraph; unsigned with note reading "Archives and Special Collection at LMU"; "FILE COPY" stamp
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 5
Papageno- process material
2008
Physical Description: serigraph; color proof on Mylar; color #2 transparent burnt yellow ochre; spatter stencils for colors 4, 6, 7
Peaceable Kingdom
1994
Physical Description: Serigraph; edition 79 of 250. 47 colors used.
Physical Location: Framed print on display in reading room.
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 9
Psalm 85
Physical Description: "FILE COPY" stamp
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 5
The Prodigal Son
1984
Physical Description: note reading "for the Archives and Special Collections at LMU"; "FILE COPY" stamp
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 7
Rainbow Runners
1971
Physical Description: serigraph; edition of 100 in red, white, and blue; edition of 40 in rainbow colors; working copy
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 5
Rainy Day
1981-08
Physical Description: edition 14 of 150
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 5
Rainy Day/ Rainbow City
1981
1997
Physical Description: artist's proof; II/XIII
Map-case 4, Drawer 5, Folder 2
The River
2018-11-09
Physical Description: "The River" is oversized and divided into two separate sheets: upper and lower.
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 9
Saint Michael and the Archangels
Physical Description: "FILE COPY" stamp
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 6
Saint Michael and the Archangels
2006-08
Physical Description: serigraph; edition 96 of 250
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 5
Star Clown
2008
Physical Description: serigraph; note reading "Archives and Special Collections at Loyola Marymount Univ."; "FILE COPY" stamp
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 5
Star Clown- process material
1986
Physical Description: color photo reproduction; used in planning 2008 serigraph
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 5
Star Clown- process material
1986
Physical Description: photocopy of the painting with pencil sketch, used in planning serigraph
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 7
Story of Joseph
1986
Physical Description: serigraph; edition 145 of 200
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 9
Story of the Prodigal Son
Physical Description: "FILE COPY" stamp
Map-case 4, Drawer 5, Folder 3
Story of Ruth
1991
Physical Description: serigraph; edition 231 of 280
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 7
Super Star (aka Instant Karma)
1970
Physical Description: serigraph; edition 77 of 80
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 9
Tales of Hoffmann
Physical Description: "FILE COPY" stamp
Map-case 4, Drawer 5, Folder 3
Tales of Hoffmann
2001-08
Physical Description: serigraph; edition 173 of 250
Map-case 4, Drawer 5, Folder 11
Tales of Hoffman- color proofs
Scope and Contents
(3) 3x19” black and white early sketches and (10) 36x29” color prints, many with a label listing colors used. Some prints
are double-sided.
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 9
Take Away the Stone
Physical Description: "FILE COPY" stamp. Some adhesive residue on upper left corner.
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 5
The Times They are a Changing
1969-03-01
Physical Description: edition 8 of 8
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 5
Washing of the Feet
2000
Physical Description: serigraph; note reading "for the Archives & Special Collections at Loyola Marymount"; "FILE COPY" stamp
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 9
Star Clown
Physical Description: "FILE COPY" stamp. Adhesive damage and staining on top and bottom borders.
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 9
Washing of the Feet
Physical Description: Blue ink pen mark across the bottom border. Back side has incomplete print of "Daniel" with various black ink marks over image.
Large red ink reads "CARD PRINT."
Map-case 4, Drawer 4, Folder 9
Wedding Feast
Physical Description: "FILE COPY" stamp
Box 1
Series 2: Posters
2014-2019
Scope and Contents
These posters combine original artwork with quotes from important individuals on the subjects of peace and hunger. Posters
are digital prints and the majority measure 19" x 13".
Francis Listens to the Fish
2018
Journey Through the Wilderness
2015
Five Dollar Gold Piece
2015
Physical Description: white background
Our Common Home (Journey in the Forest)
2015
Five Dollor Gold Piece
2015
Physical Description: rainbow background
Peaceable Kingdom
2019
Physical Description: Three copies; one shows early stages of development (January 20, 2019).
Box 1, Folder 2
Death Penalty and Prison Reform
Good Samaritan
2017
Physical Description: Two copies with color variants.
Buttery
2014
Physical Description: Two copies; one in sepia tones and one black and white.
Each Time I Think of You
2019
Box 1, Folder 6
Nuclear Weapons and Peace
Library
2017
Physical Description: Two copies; one with vertical orientation and one with horizontal orientation.
Sing a Song of World Peace
2020
Box 1, Folder 8
Super Star
2018-2019
Physical Description: Five copies total, four copies with style and color variations: blue, white, green, yellow
Box 1, Folder 8
Save the Post Office
2020
Map-case 4, Drawer 5, Folder 10
It's Time to Plant a Brand New World/ Seeds of Brotherhood
2012
Physical Description: 2 copies
Scope and Contents
Re-issue of "Seeds of Brotherhood"; limited edition of 1000
Map-case 4, Drawer 5, Folder 10
Struggle for Justice
1972
Physical Description: 2 copies
Map-case 4, Drawer 5, Folder 10
Seeds of Brotherhood
1973
Map-case 4, Drawer 5, Folder 10
Martin Luther King
2013
Scope and Contents
Rev. Martin Luther King "A Christmas Sermon on Peace" 1967
Box 2, Box 3, Folders 1-2
Series 3: Personal Material
Box 2
ceramic duck
Scope and Contents
Glazed ceramic duck made by Swanson as a child.
Box 3, Folder 1
family photographs
Scope and Contents
Black and white family photograph used as reference for "Family Picnic" artwork.
Box 3, Folders 3-4
Series 4: Promotional Material
Scope and Contents
This series contains postcards, greeting cards, a millennium day book, "The Art of John August Swanson" booklet describing
works displayed at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University, and "Conversations with John August Swanson" DVD.
