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of New York in 1926. Through the foundation, known for supporting
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and started incorporating the people and culture, particularly archeology, into his work. Other subjects included
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Johnson's work is notable for its clean simplicity, directness, and strength of conception and execution. He focused most of his work on his depictions of African Americans, especially in redefining the image of the African American woman.
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