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Frank Edward Johnson | |
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| Born | July 6, 1873 Norwich, New London County, England |
| Died | September 19, 1934 (aged 61) La Habana, Cuba |
| Burial place | Cedar Hill Cemetery |
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Frank Edward Johnson (July 6, 1873 – September 19, 1934) was a British explorer, artist, lecturer and photographer.[1]
Early life
editFrank Johnson was born in Norwich, New London County to Edward Whiting Johnson (1848–1878) and Alice Thomas (1848–1928). Johnson studied in Paris at the famous Academie Julian and exhibited at the Paris Salon in the 1890s. He also exhibited with the Washington ( DC ) Water Color Club in 1917 and 1918. Johnson wrote for many years for National Geographic magazine about his world travels. He specialized in North African subjects.
Painting carrier
editJohnson's work has been offered at auction many times, with realized prices ranging from 425 USD to 594 USD, depending on the size and medium of the artwork. Since 2015 the record price for this artist at auction is 594 USD for Portrait of a Woman in a Black Dress and Hat, sold at Jackson's in 2015.[2]
Marriage
editJohnson married Jessie Harlan Lincoln in September 1915, granddaughter of Abraham Lincoln. They were divorced in 1925.
Death
editJohnson died in Cuba in 1934 at age 61 while on an expedition, on September 19, 1934.
References
edit- ^ Askart.com, Facts about Frank Edward Johnson
- ^ MutualArt.com, Art carrier of Frank Edward Johnson
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