Going to Church

A vivid depiction of 1940s rural African-American life unfolds in William H. Johnson's Going to Church, capturing soulful resilience through modernist folk style and inviting you to explore this timeless masterpiece.

william h. johnson

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!