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Lester Johnson Untitled Oil on Canvas 1995 - Lester Johnson (American, 1919-2010). Oil on canvas painting depicting a tightly packed group of seven figures, primarily women with distinct red and auburn hair, set against a vibrant crimson background, 1995. Featuring a woman along the center with prominent red curls resting her hand near her chest, showcasing a layered pearl necklace. Signed and dated along the lower right. Lester Johnson, a prominent American artist and educator known for his figurative expressionist style, was born in Minneapolis in 1919. He studied at the Minneapolis School of Art under Alexander Masley and later moved to New York City, where he became associated with the Second Generation of the New York School, sharing spaces with artists like Larry Rivers and Wolf Kahn. Johnson's career included teaching positions at Ohio State University and Yale, where he served as Director of Studies Graduate Painting from 1969 to 1974, before retiring in 1989. Sight; height: 39 3/4 in x width: 31 1/2 in. Framed; height: 44 in x width: 35 1/2 in x depth: 1 1/2 in. Condition: There are no visible tears of losses. Due to the uneven varnish it is difficult to determine if there are areas of repair under UV light inspection; however, there is evidence of inpainting along the left side. The varnish is lightly toned. Light wear along the perimeter of the canvas. Verso not inspected. No plexiglass or glass pane present. Light wear to the frame. Work not inspected out of frame.