Woman with Pink Blouse in Yellow Chair 1940

"Woman with Pink Blouse in Yellow Chair" is a portrait by African-American artist William H. Johnson, created in 1940. The artwork features a simplified, bold style characteristic of Johnson's work, with flat planes of color, strong outlines, and exaggerated features. The figure is rendered in a stylized manner, focusing on the subject's presence and personality. Johnson's art often depicted African-American life and culture, bringing attention to the dignity and beauty of Black people during a time of segregation and prejudice.