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Anita Johnson
Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting Abstract Red Green Female artist Museum Label

1974

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Anita Johnson Untitled (Seated Nude with Red Frames), c. 1970s Oil on canvas Framed dimensions: 37 in. H × 31 in. W Original artist-selected floater frame Exhibited at the Memorial Art Gallery, Rochester, NY In this striking oil on canvas, Anita Johnson blends figurative restraint with formal rigor, presenting a seated nude rendered in whisper-soft graphite contours against a field of sharp-edged red and black geometry. The work reflects Johnson’s sensitivity to modernist abstraction while maintaining a deeply human presence—her minimalist palette and bold framing devices heighten the psychological complexity of the pose. The figure, captured in a moment of quiet withdrawal, is partially obscured by angled panels of color—perhaps mirrors, perhaps portals—inviting the viewer into a layered dialogue between body, space, and reflection. Johnson's background in both painting and design is evident in the taut composition and her signature use of restraint as expression. This rare large-scale piece remains in its original brushed aluminum floater frame, chosen by the artist, and was exhibited at the esteemed Memorial Art Gallery in Rochester, New York—underscoring its significance within Johnson’s body of work. Provenance: From a private collection, Upstate New York Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor surface craquelure consistent with age. Original frame shows light patina appropriate to vintage.
  • Creator:
    Anita Johnson (American)
  • Creation Year:
    1974
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37 in (93.98 cm)Width: 31 in (78.74 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Excellent vintage condition with minor surface craquelure consistent with age. Original frame shows light patina appropriate to vintage.1850.
  • Gallery Location:
    Buffalo, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU139216458052

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