William H. Johnson
William H. Johnson (1901–1970) was an American painter and printmaker.
Also recorded as William Henry Johnson; William Howard Johnson; William Johnson.
William H. Johnson in brief
- Born
- 1901
- Died
- 1970
- Known for
- painter and printmaker
- Place of birth
- Florence
Overview
Born at Florence in 1901, died at Central Islip in 1970.
In detail
William H. Johnson studied at Wilson High School. training under Charles Webster Hawthorne is recorded. the recorded working language is English.
The authority associates the name with primitivism.
Work by William H. Johnson is recorded in the collections of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Harmon Foundation Collection at Fisk University, George and Joyce Wein Collection, Museum of Modern Art and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Distinctions recorded are William E. Harmon Foundation award for distinguished achievement among Negroes.
Sources
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- 1.
Wikidata, structured authority record Q1883000: William H. Johnson
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