William H. Johnson
Known as: Painter
Style: The Harlem Renaissance / Modernism
Nationality: African-American
Born: 1901
Died: 1970
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|  Lobster Cove Jigsaw Puzzle<br>Photograph by William H Johnson
Lobster Cove Jigsaw Puzzle Photograph by William H Johnson |
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of the beginning of what would be known as the Harlem Renaissance He worked at a series of jobs saving enough to enable him to enroll at the prestigious National Academy of Design Title Jon Fisherman II c 1930 1938 Artist William H Johnson American 1901 1970 Medium Hand colored Woodcut |  lofoten jpg
William H Johnson Title Lofoten Norway Midnight Sun c 1937 38 Artist William H Johnson American 1901 1970 Medium Tempera on paper |  willieholcha jpg
where Johnson s interest in folk art had a marked impact on his work They returned to the USA in 1938 At this point the artist studied African American culture and traditions Title Willie and Holcha c 1935 Artist William H Johnson American 1901 1970 Medium Hand colored Woodcut |
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William Henry Johnson 1901 1970 is a pivotal figure in modern American art A virtuoso skilled in various media and techniques he produced thousands of works over a career that spanned |  William H Johnson Three Friends
During this period he married Danish artist Holcha Krake The couple spent most of the 1930s in Scandinavia where Johnson s interest in folk art had a profound impact on his work Returning with Holcha to the United States in 1938 Johnson immersed himself in African American culture and traditions Although Johnson attained success as an artist in this country and |  15 Mount Calvary I jpg
later years he spent his last 23 years in a state hospital Johnson created a body of work that celebrates the dignity and vitality of individuals and the beauty of the land This exhibition of 20 expressionist and vernacular landscapes still life paintings and portraits explores the intricate layers of Johnson s diverse cultural perspective as an artist and self |
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