Folk Scene Eviction
Oil
WallArt
Harlem Renaissance
1944
Modern
72.0 x 61.0 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: Folk Scene Eviction
- Artist: william h. johnson
- Year: 1944
- Original dimensions: 72.0 x 61.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Medium: Oil
- Period: Modern
- Main color: Phthalo Green
- Keywords: social realism , eviction narrative , african american folk
Quick Facts
- Artist: William H. Johnson
- Title: Folk Scene Eviction
- Influences:
- African American culture
- Yoruba iconography
- Gospel music
- Subject or theme: Family togetherness and resilience
- Year: 1944