Lester Johnson

Houston Street #1
1972

An expressive painting featuring multiple overlapping figures in various shades of red and blue, with prominent outlines and brushstrokes. Some figures appear to be smoking, and the central character is holding a cigarette with smoke rising from it. The artwork conveys a sense of crowdedness and intensity.

An expressive painting featuring multiple overlapping figures in various shades of red and blue, with prominent outlines and brushstrokes. Some figures appear to be smoking, and the central character is holding a cigarette with smoke rising from it. The artwork conveys a sense of crowdedness and intensity.

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Date
1972

Classification
Paintings

Medium
Oil and enamel on linen

Dimensions
Overall: 39 7/8 × 40in. (101.3 × 101.6 cm)

Accession number
2012.61

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Dr. Richard and Carole Rifkind

Rights and reproductions
© The Estate of Lester Johnson

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artworks/41689

Lester Johnson
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