Joshua Johnson
Subtitle: Portraitist of Early American Baltimore
Publisher: Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
Published: 2021
Language: eng
Number of pages: 106
ISBN-13: 9780914495031
Subjects: Art; Literature, history and criticism
Description: African-American artist Joshua Johnson (ca. 1763-1824) is often described as the first Black portrait artist in America. Johnson's work, influences, and artistic milieu are examined in this first monographic treatment of his accomplishments since 1988, which features three essays and entries on all the works included in the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts' exhibition.