Synopses & Reviews
Review
"This impressive biographical study centers on the notable works of the African-American painter William H. Johnson. Born in Florence, South Carolina, Johnson (1901—1970) lived in Paris, Norway, and Denmark for a number of years. Then, in 1938, he returned to New York with his Danish wife. The book's color plates superbly detail die stages of Johnson's works (ranging from European expressionism to vibrant and colorful narratives), and the text corrects several mythical stories surrounding Johnson's arduous life." Reviewed by Daniel Weiss, Virginia Quarterly Review (Copyright 2006 Virginia Quarterly Review)