Seated Female Nude with Flowered Drape 1940

"Seated Female Nude with Flowered Drape" (1940) by William H. Johnson depicts a Black woman seated and nude, with a patterned cloth resting on her lap. The painting's bold colors and simplified forms exemplify Johnson's distinct style. The artist's use of vibrant colors, such as the blue background and the red-and-blue patterned cloth, creates a sense of energy and movement. This work is characteristic of Johnson's focus on celebrating the beauty of Black figures, contributing to his important legacy as a prominent figure in the Harlem Renaissance.