John BrownWilliam H. Johnson · 1944
Oil- WallArt
- Harlem Renaissance
1944- Modern
43.0 x 53.0 cm
William H. Johnson (1901 – 1970)
William H. Johnson (1901-1970) was a pivotal American painter of the Harlem Renaissance, known for his expressive portraits & folk art style depictions of African American life and experiences. Explore his powerful modernist works!
About this artwork
- Title: John Brown
- Artist: William H. Johnson
- Year: 1944
- Original dimensions: 43.0 x 53.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Medium: Oil
- Period: Modern
- Medium type: WallArt
- Corpus context: resilience and struggle, folk art traditions
Questions & Answers
What technique was used for "John Brown" by William H. Johnson?
"John Brown" is executed in oil.
How old was William H. Johnson when creating "John Brown" in 1944?
William H. Johnson made "John Brown" at the age of 43. The artist was born in 1901 and the work is dated 1944.
What atmosphere does "John Brown" have?
"John Brown" by William H. Johnson is described as bold in mood. This classification can help match the work to a setting.
Where and for what purpose is "John Brown" recommended?
Use (cultural) and space (children's room) are the two recommendations recorded for "John Brown" by William H. Johnson.
In what year was "John Brown" by William H. Johnson created?
"John Brown" by William H. Johnson was created in 1944.
Which artist is "John Brown" attributed to?
"John Brown" was created by William H. Johnson. The information on this page describes William H. Johnson's original work.
What is "John Brown" about, and what atmosphere does it have?
"John Brown" shows john brown, portrait, american history, folk art, modernism, figures, mountains, and its recorded mood is bold.