Barry Johnson

American School New York City Abstract Expressionist Original MCM Oil Painting

1980

American school abstract painting. Watercolor on paper, circa 1960. Unsigned. Image size, 12"L x 9"H.

American school abstract painting. Watercolor on paper, circa 1960. Unsigned. Image size, 12"L x 9"H.

American school abstract painting. Watercolor on paper, circa 1960. Unsigned. Image size, 12"L x 9"H.

American school abstract painting. Watercolor on paper, circa 1960. Signed. Image size, 24"L x 18"H.

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