Frank (Franz) Johnston (1888-1949) Canadian, O/B

Small, impressionistic plein air oil sketch on board, signed lower left, signed and dated verso 1918. Loss to upper right hand corner. Size: 6 x 8 in. Frank (Franz) Hans Johnston was active in Winnipeg and Toronto, Canada. Frank Johnston was briefly a member of the Group of Seven, led by Lawren Harris, which held to doctrines of painting that emphasized commitment to national subjects and spiritual interpretation of these subjects, frequently landscapes.Because of the more decorative tendencies of Johnston's work and his desire for creative independence, he fell away from the Group of Seven. Please contact Nic at Info@premiershipment.com for an estimated shipping quote prior to bidding. Please note that all items are sold as is, and conditions should be asked prior to sale.