Object number2007.23.1
Untitled (Three figures)
Date1970
Artist
Lester Johnson
(American, 1919-2010)
CultureAmerican
MediumBlack ink and pale yellow chalk on paper
DimensionsFramed: 23 3/4 x 20 3/4 in. (60.33 x 52.71 cm)
Image: 16 5/8 x 13 3/4 in. (42.23 x 34.93 cm)
Image: 16 5/8 x 13 3/4 in. (42.23 x 34.93 cm)
Credit LineGift of Jane C. (Jane L. Callomon, class of 1950) and Leon A. Arkus
On View
Not on viewPeriod20th c
Classification(s)
InscribedInscribed (LR): To/Leon Arkus/Lester/Johnson/1970; (verso, hand written letter is taped towards the upper left): Sept. 24, 1970, Dear Leon Arkus: Thank you for all your help. I’m completely satisfied with the way the ocher, black and white painting came out and I think we did as much as was possible on the other one. Please accept this drawing as a token of my appreciation. I enjoyed my visit with you very much. Sincerely, Lester Johnson.
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