MaternalWilliam H. Johnson · 1944
Oil On Canvas- WallArt
- Naive Art
1944- Modern
68.0 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: Maternal
- Artist: William H. Johnson
- Year: 1944
- Original dimensions: 68.0 x 53.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Period: Modern
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Color palette: Dark
- Keywords: naive folk art style, nursing baby artwork, american folk art
Quick Facts
- Notable elements or techniques: Bold lines, flat planes of color
- Medium: Oil or acrylic on canvas
- Artistic style: Folk art, Modernist abstraction
- Subject or theme: Motherhood and nurturing
- Artist: William H. Johnson
Questions & Answers
What emotion does the Naive Art work "Maternal" convey?
Within the Naive Art movement, "Maternal" is recorded with a comforting tone.
What size should I print "Maternal" for my room?
The recommended pairing for "Maternal" by William H. Johnson: a medium print in a living room.
Where does "Maternal" by William H. Johnson sit in art history?
The art-historical classification of "Maternal" by William H. Johnson is Naive Art, in the Modern period.