William Henry Johnson was a painter associated with the Harlem Renaissance. As a young man, he was trained in the European classical style of painting. While in Europe he moved beyond the classical style as modernism became the trending movement. Upon returning to America, Johnson once again transitioned his painting style — this time into the folk-art tradition.
In 1943, at the height of World War II and a time when racial segregation permeated nearly every aspect of American society, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City staged an unprecedented exhibition.
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All God’s Children Got Shoes Title:Â All God’s Children Got Shoes Artist:Â Ruth Starr Rose Date:Â 1943 Size:Â 12.5″ x 16.875″ Medium:Â Print Technique:Â Lithograph Credit:Â Gift of the Harmon Foundation Description:
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