Lester Johnson

CITY VENUS Signed Lithograph, Men Women Walking, Sheath Dress, Peach Brown Pink

1980

Elizabeth Catlett - CHILDREN WITH FLOWERS 1995, limited edition lithograph printed in twelve colors using traditional hand lithography techniques on archival Arches paper, 100% acid free. CHILDREN WITH FLOWERS is a multicultural collage portrait of four children, each a different cultural heritage, wearing colorful print fabric clothing, gathered together behind a straw basket weave planter filled with a variety of pink impatiens and white daisies. The children's bodies, hands and flowers join together as a metaphor of unity and diversity of children throughout the world. A cheerful, socially aware composition by the renowned African American female...

LOUISIANA SERENADE is a limited edition color lithograph by the renowned African American artist Romare Bearden, printed on archival Somerset printmaking paper, 100% acid free, in an edition size of 175. LOUISIANA SERENADE, from Bearden's late 1970's colorful JAZZ series of musical imagery, captures a Southern evening depicting two male figures playing their guitars on the veranda while a seated woman sits listening beside a glowing glass chimney lamp. LOUISIANA SERENADE, printed in lush hues of green, red, yellow, purple, blue presents a free flowing watercolor-like abstract music portrait by the renowned American artist Romare Bearden. Print size - 24.5 x 33.75 inches, unframed, excellent condition, fresh colors, full bleed image, no margins, pencil signed by Romare Bearden, Year Published - 1979 Edition size - 175 Romare Bearden (1911-1988) Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, Romare Bearden is one of America’s most esteemed African American contemporary artists. Bearden grew up in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City and attended New York University where he received a degree in mathematics. Following graduation, Bearden turned his attention to art, pursuing further studies with George Grosz at the Art Students League. The artist served in the United States Army from 1942 to 1945. After leaving the Army, Bearden used funds from the GI Bill to travel to Europe for six months to study art history and philosophy at the Sorbonne. During this trip, Bearden had the opportunity to meet Henri Matisse, Georges Braque and Joan Miro, all of who had a strong influence on his artwork. Bearden’s work on canvas and collages expressed the complexities of rural Black America. “My intention is to reveal through pictorial complexities of the life I know,” he said. He integrated scenes from his childhood in North Carolina and from New York City, including many rituals and social customs. Another theme throughout his work was music. Bearden grew up surrounded by musicians and loved jazz and blues. Romare Bearden’s artwork can be found in numerous permanent collections around the country including the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Retrospective exhibitions of Bearden’s art have been held by The Mint Museum of Art, Charlotte; the Museum of Modern Art; the Detroit Institute; and the Studio Museum in Harlem. As well, President Reagan...

DANCING II is an original limited edition lithograph printed in black ink on white archival printmaking paper, 100% acid free, using hand lithography tec...

BROTHERS is an original hand drawn lithograph by the Argentine artist, Aldo Luongo. Printed in 1975 at Circle Gallery NYC using traditional hand lithography methods on archival Arche...

THE FAMILY is an original hand drawn, stone lithograph by the American artist/sculptor Chaim Gross. Endearing figure study of a seated woman together with a her children, a young boy and girl. THE FAMILY was hand proofed and printed from a lithographic stone in light black ink on archival printmaking paper, 100% acid free. THE FAMILY expresses a sensitive black and white oval portrait drawing...

Synthia Saint James (American, b. 1949), WITH HONORS is a hand drawn limited edition color lithograph(not a photo reproduction or digital print) printed using hand lithography techniques on archival Arches paper, 100% acid free. WITH HONORS is a rainbow colored figurative composition rendered in a contemporary style (reminiscent of Jacob Lawrence-Migration), depicting a multicultural graduation ceremony viewed from the audience perspective, with colorfully dressed men, women and children seated in stadium...

THE BEST CONVERSATION I EVER HAD – LAUGHTER, 2021 2 colour lithograph on Somerset Velvet Warm White 400gsm 94 × 74 cm Edition of 50 Signed, numbered and dated by the artist

A JOURNEY TO DEATH - SET OF 10 LITHOGRAPHS, 2022 10 x 2 colour lithograph on Somerset Velvet Warm White 400gsm Each meausures: 94 × 74 cm Edition of 50 Signed, numbered and dated by ...

A FEELING OF SHOCK (FROM A JOURNEY TO DEATH), 2021 2 colour lithograph on Somerset Velvet Warm White 400gsm 94 × 74 cm Edition of 50 Signed, numbered and dated by the artist

2 colour lithograph on Somerset Velvet Warm White 400gsm 94 × 74 cm Edition of 50 Signed, numbered and dated by the artist

2 colour lithograph on Somerset Velvet Warm White 400gsm 94 × 74 cm Edition of 50 Signed, numbered and dated by the artist

THEN I WASN’T ALONE LIFE WAS HERE, 2021 2 colour lithograph on Somerset Velvet Warm White 400gsm 94 × 74 cm Edition of 50 Signed, numbered and dated by the artist