Darkness c. 1939

"Darkness" is a lithograph by Thomas Danaher, created around 1939. The work depicts a desolate landscape, with a fallen tree trunk taking center stage, its branches jutting up like skeletal fingers against a dark, brooding sky. The scene conveys a sense of solitude and desolation, perhaps reflecting the anxieties of the time, as Europe teetered on the brink of World War II. Danaher's masterful use of chiaroscuro, creating stark contrasts of light and shadow, contributes to the melancholic mood of the piece. This print, with its expressive lines and haunting imagery, remains a poignant testament to the artist's ability to capture the atmosphere of a particular moment in history.