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Lester JohnsonSelf Portrait1969
1969
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Lester Johnson Self Portrait 1969 drawn with ink, crayon, and spray enamel on paper. Measuring 14 by 11 inches, this drawing was recently professionally framed.
- Creator:Lester Johnson (1919 - 2010, American)
- Creation Year:1969
- Dimensions:Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)
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- Gallery Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1827212056162
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