Still Life Fruit, BottlesWilliam H. Johnson · 1939

  • Painting mediumOil
  • Medium typeWallArt
  • Art movementModernism
  • Creation date1939
  • Art periodModern
  • Dimensions71.0 x 82.0 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: Still Life Fruit, Bottles
  • Artist: William H. Johnson
  • Year: 1939
  • Original dimensions: 71.0 x 82.0 cm
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Period: Modern
  • Creative period: Mature Period
  • Corpus context: folk art traditions, still life studies
  • Color palette: Earthy

Quick Facts

  • Artist: William H. Johnson
  • Subject or theme: Still life with fruit and bottles
  • Title: Still Life Fruit, Bottles
  • Notable elements: Oranges, apples, and bottles
  • Year: 1939

Questions & Answers

What is the creation date of "Still Life Fruit, Bottles" by William H. Johnson?

"Still Life Fruit, Bottles" by William H. Johnson was created in 1939.

What use and space are recommended for "Still Life Fruit, Bottles" by William H. Johnson?

Use (accent) and space (dining room) are the two recommendations recorded for "Still Life Fruit, Bottles" by William H. Johnson.

Which print setup is suggested for "Still Life Fruit, Bottles" by William H. Johnson?

For "Still Life Fruit, Bottles", the recommended print setup is a medium size and a landscape orientation.

Who is the artist behind "Still Life Fruit, Bottles"?

The artist behind "Still Life Fruit, Bottles" is William H. Johnson. The work is catalogued under William H. Johnson's name.

Is "Still Life Fruit, Bottles" typical of what William H. Johnson usually created?

"Still Life Fruit, Bottles" depicts still life, fruit, oranges, apples, bottles, modernism, while William H. Johnson's recorded themes are modernist abstraction, folk art traditions, harlem renaissance influence, african american culture, spiritual iconography, still life studies. Comparing the two shows how the work relates to the artist's usual subjects.

What atmosphere does "Still Life Fruit, Bottles" have?

"Still Life Fruit, Bottles" has an earthy atmosphere.

How old was William H. Johnson when creating "Still Life Fruit, Bottles" in 1939?

William H. Johnson made "Still Life Fruit, Bottles" at the age of 38. The artist was born in 1901 and the work is dated 1939.

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