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Frank Tenney Johnson

1874-06-26 – 1939-01-01

Portrait of Frank Tenney Johnson
Frank Tenney Johnson in seinem AtelierCredit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Frank Tenney Johnson (June 26, 1874 – January 1, 1939) was a painter of the Old American West, and he popularized a style of painting cowboys which became known as "The Johnson Moonlight Technique". Somewhere on the Range is an example of Johnson's moonlight technique. To paint his paintings he used knives, fingers and brushes.

Occupation & Career

artist

Education

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee; Oconomowoc High School; Wisconsin State College of Milwaukee

Legacy Highlights

Education & Institutions

Oconomowoc High School · University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee · Wisconsin State College of Milwaukee

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q5489931 — wikidata View source

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