Skip to main content

Lucas Johnson Art

American, b. 1940

Lucas Johnson was born in Hartford, Connecticut and raised in Southern California. His work is included in the permanent collections of the Menil Collection, Houston, Texas; the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Texas; the José Luis Cuevas Museum of Drawings, Mexico, D.F.; the Toledo Museum, Oaxaca, Mexico; the Museum of Modern Art, Tel-Aviv, Israel; the National Museum, Warsaw, Poland; the Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn, New York; and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, California, to name a few. His work has been exhibited internationally, including at the Serpentine Gallery in London in 1987, and it has also been included in many museum exhibitions. In 2006 the Houston Artists Fund published the book, The Art and Life of Lucas Johnson, with a preface by Walter Hopps, the founding curator of the Menil Collection, an essay by art historian Edmund P. Pillsbury,and a chronology by Patricia Covo Johnson.

to
3
1
Overall Width
to
Overall Height
to
4
1
2
3
1
3
1
2
2
1
1
3
2
1
1
1
4
9,962
2,752
1,376
1,373
4
4
Artist: Lucas Johnson
“Figuras Dos y Tres” Modern Black and White Figurative Pencil Drawing
By Lucas Johnson
Located in Houston, TX
Modern figurative pencil drawing by American artist Lucas Johnson. The work features two standing people in Johnson's iconic rendering style. Signed, titled, and dated in the front u...
Category

1960s Modern Lucas Johnson Art

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Modern Black White Surrealist Etching of a Figure Guitar in a Grave Ed. 4/15
By Lucas Johnson
Located in Houston, TX
Surreal modern black and white etching by Texas based artist Lucas Johnson. The work features a prone figure wrapped in a blanket next ...
Category

1970s Modern Lucas Johnson Art

Materials

Paper, Etching

Manipulated Letter from the University of St. Thomas to Lucas Johnson
By Lucas Johnson
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract manipulated letter to Houston, TX artist Lucas Johson from the University of St. Thomas. The letter is cut in the shape of a heart and has holes punched all over the paper. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Lucas Johnson Art

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Pen

"Hollywood Star" Abstract Modern Figurative Etching of Three Men on Horseback
By Lucas Johnson
Located in Houston, TX
Modern abstract black and white etching of three men in uniform on horseback. Dated and titled in lower left corner and signed in the lower right in pencil. Hung in a complimentary black matte and frame. Includes original 1970s purchase information on the back. Dimensions Without Frame: H 11 in. x W 9 in. Artist Biography: Lucas Johnson (1940-2002) was born in Hartford, Connecticut and raised in southern California. His work is included in the permanent collections of The Menil Collection...
Category

1970s Modern Lucas Johnson Art

Materials

Etching

Related Items
Ceignac (Aveyron)
By John Taylor Arms
Located in Middletown, NY
Etching on antique cream laid paper with a deckle edge and an unidentified round watermark with an arm holding a torch, 3 1/2 x 5 5/8 inches (89 x 144 mm); sheet 5 3/4 x 8 3/8 inches...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Lucas Johnson Art

Materials

Handmade Paper, Laid Paper, Etching

Portrait - Drawing By Reynold Arnould - 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is a Black Marker Drawing realized by Reynold Arnould (Le Havre 1919 - Parigi 1980). Good condition on a white paper. No signature. Reynold Arnould was born in Le Havre...
Category

1970s Modern Lucas Johnson Art

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Ensign No. 2
Located in Columbia, MO
A native of Upstate New York, Matt Ballou was educated at The School of The Art Institute of Chicago (BFA 2001) and Indiana University ( MFA 2005) before coming to The University of ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Lucas Johnson Art

Materials

Plastic, Mixed Media, Permanent Marker

Ensign No. 1
Located in Columbia, MO
A native of Upstate New York, Matt Ballou was educated at The School of The Art Institute of Chicago (BFA 2001) and Indiana University ( MFA 2005) before coming to The University of ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Lucas Johnson Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Plastic, Permanent Marker

The Grand Canal, Venice
By Elias S. Mandel Grossman
Located in Middletown, NY
1926. Etching in sepia ink on Japon paper, 9 5/8 x 11 1/2 inches (245 x 292 mm), full margins with the lower margin slightly notched. Signed, titled and dated in pencil in the lower ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Modern Lucas Johnson Art

Materials

Handmade Paper, Etching

Ensign No. 3
Located in Columbia, MO
A native of Upstate New York, Matt Ballou was educated at The School of The Art Institute of Chicago (BFA 2001) and Indiana University ( MFA 2005) before coming to The University of ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Lucas Johnson Art

Materials

Plastic, Mixed Media, Permanent Marker

Chicago Skyline
By Paul Schumann
Located in Middletown, NY
A beautiful turn-of-the-century lake view of Chicago by an American artist known for his Texas landscapes. Etching with drypoint on watermarked Umbria laid paper with deckle edges, 7 1/4 x 10 7/8 inches (182 x 275 mm), full margins. Signed and numbered 4/25 in pencil, lower margin. In good condition with adhesive residue at the sheet edges on the verso, does not show through to the recto. A lovely Lake Michigan landscape...
Category

Early 20th Century American Modern Lucas Johnson Art

Materials

Handmade Paper, Etching, Drypoint

Chicago Skyline
Chicago Skyline
$800
H 7.17 in W 10.83 in
Cathedral de Saint Julien le Mans
By John Taylor Arms
Located in Middletown, NY
Etching on antique cream laid paper with a deckle edge, 9 1/8 x 9 3/4 inches (232 x 248 mm); sheet 12 1/8 x 12 3/4 inches (307 x 323 mm), full margins. Signed and dated in pencil in ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Modern Lucas Johnson Art

Materials

Handmade Paper, Laid Paper, Etching

Portrait of Woman - Drawing - Early 20th century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Woman is a drawing realized in the early 20th century by an Anonymous French artist. Pencil on paper. The state of preservation is good. The artwork is represented thr...
Category

Early 20th Century Modern Lucas Johnson Art

Materials

Paper, Pencil

A Handsome 1940s Portrait of a Seated Man by Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Handsome 1940s Portrait of a Seated Man by Chicago Modern Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A wonderfully executed line drawing dating from 1946 with great character; looks ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Lucas Johnson Art

Materials

Paper, Graphite

Chef Basting Chicken with Madeline Watching
By Ludwig Bemelmans, 1898-1962
Located in Miami, FL
This large Bemelans features a small image of Madeline in the smoke behind the chef's face. It was most likely preliminary work for an illustration with Madeline and the Chef that a...
Category

1950s American Modern Lucas Johnson Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil

Two Tall Figures, Man And Woman (framed hand signed etching)
By Henry Moore
Located in Aventura, FL
Etching on Rives paper with the artist's watermark. Hand signed lower right by Henry Moore. Hand numbered 26/50 lower left (there were also 13 artist's proofs). Sheet size 20 x 14...
Category

1970s Modern Lucas Johnson Art

Materials

Paper, Etching

Previously Available Items
Black and White Abstract Figurative Mixed Media Collage
By Lucas Johnson
Located in Houston, TX
Black and brown abstract figurative mixed media collage by Houston, TX artist Lucas Johnson. Signed by the artist at the bottom right. Framed in a black wooden frame. Dimensions Wit...
Category

20th Century Abstract Lucas Johnson Art

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

"Pointing Man #3" Monochromatic Abstract Figurative Drawing of a Man
By Lucas Johnson
Located in Houston, TX
Monochromatic abstract figurative drawing by Houston, Texas artist Lucas Johnson. The drawing depicts a barefoot male figure pointing to his right. Signed and titled by the artist on...
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Lucas Johnson Art

Materials

Paper, Pencil

"Winter Sun" Green and Brown Toned Surrealistic Abstract Landscape
By Lucas Johnson
Located in Houston, TX
Green and brown surrealistic abstract landscape by Texas artist Lucas Johnson. Painting depicts two land plates with rolling rocks. A piece of leaf is seen hovering above the plates,...
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Lucas Johnson Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Untitled" Mixed Media Abstract Dark-Toned Landscape
By Lucas Johnson
Located in Houston, TX
Lucas Johnson dark abstract landscape that includes hues of grey, black, and red. The piece signed and dated by the artist on the bottom left corner, and is nicely displayed in a wh...
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Lucas Johnson Art

Materials

Mixed Media

Abstract Self Portrait Copper Plate Etching #1 of 10
By Lucas Johnson
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful self-portrait copper plate etching print by Lucas Johnson. The piece is editioned, signed, and dated by the artist at the bottom of the print. Artist Biography: Lucas Johnson (1940-2002) was born in Hartford, Connecticut and raised in southern California. His work is included in the permanent collections of The Menil Collection...
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Lucas Johnson Art

Materials

Paper, Etching

"Study for Salem" Surrealist Figurative Drawing
By Lucas Johnson
Located in Houston, TX
Study of a figure playing with a ball done in pencil. The work was titled, dated, and signed by the artist. The paper is framed in a gold with frame with a black matte. Dimensions wi...
Category

1970s Modern Lucas Johnson Art

Materials

Graphite

Geometric Figurative Surrealist Study
By Lucas Johnson
Located in Houston, TX
Geometric study of a figure with a surrealist style. The work is framed in a decorative gold frame with a white matte. Dimensions without Frame: H 11 in x W 8 in. Artist Biography: ...
Category

1970s Modern Lucas Johnson Art

Materials

Ink

"Despues de la Guerra" Figurative Drawing
By Lucas Johnson
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract figurative study of a man with a bird on his shoulder. The work is signed, titled, and dated by the artist. It is framed in a silver frame with a gre...
Category

1960s Modern Lucas Johnson Art

Materials

Graphite

Still Life Abstract Painting
By Lucas Johnson
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract still life painting of two potted plants on a checkered table cloth. The work is signed and dated by the artist. The painting is framed in a gold frame with a black matte. D...
Category

1970s Modern Lucas Johnson Art

Materials

Acrylic

Sueno De Enanos
By Lucas Johnson
Located in Houston, TX
Interesting graphite on paper drawing by renowned Texas artist Lucas Johnson. It was made in New Mexico in the year 1973. Lucas Johnson (1940-2002) was born in Hartford, Connecticut ...
Category

20th Century Surrealist Lucas Johnson Art

Materials

Pencil, Graphite

Sueno De Enanos
Sueno De Enanos
H 20.5 in W 16.5 in D 1 in

Lucas Johnson art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Lucas Johnson art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Lucas Johnson in etching, mixed media, paper and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Lucas Johnson art, so small editions measuring 12 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Will Petersen, Robert Israel, and Conrad Marca-Relli. Lucas Johnson art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $550 and tops out at $950, while the average work can sell for $750.

Recently Viewed

View All