Lester Johnson
1919–2010

Introduction

Lester Johnson (January 27, 1919 – May 30, 2010) was an American artist and educator. Johnson was a member of the Second Generation of the New York School during the late 1950s. The subject of much of his work is the human figure. His style is considered by critics and art historians to be in the figurative expressionist mode.

Wikidata identifier

Q6531887

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Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, painter

ULAN identifier

500028168

Names

Lester F. Johnson, Lester Frederick Johnson, Lester Johnson

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