Roman E. Johnson Oil Painting "Self-Portrait with Green Apples"

Item Details

Roman Johnson (American, 1917-2005)
Self-Portrait with Green Apples, 1984
Oil painting on canvas
Signed to the verso

Roman E. Johnson was an African-American painter from Columbus, Ohio known for his expressive works which, in his own words, were created “in an effort to enhance or continue the culture of black people”. His subject matter ranges from landscapes to portraits often incorporating themes related to social justice. Roman E. Johnson worked closely for several years with his mentor, Emerson Burkhart, also from Columbus. Johnson received an honorary doctorate degree from Ohio Dominican College in 1998 and a Governor’s Award for the Arts in Ohio as an individual artist recipient in 2003.

Condition

- accretions, abrasions to the painting and frame.

Dimensions

- measurement of the frame; visible image measures 27.0"W x 21.0"H.

Item #

ITMG442587