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Artist/Maker (1871 - 1938)

General Hugh S. Johnson (1882-1942)

1935
Graphite on notepad paper
Overall: 7 1/16 x 5 1/16 in. ( 17.9 x 12.9 cm )
Gift of the Family of William Henry Walker
1990.1.200
The subject began working as an editorial commentator for newspapers and radio in 1934. He was WPA administrator in New York City from August to October, 1935.
DescriptionPortrait
Markingssignature, date and inscription: lower left: "WmHWalker / June 11/35 / Dutch Treat Club / St. Regis" inscription: lower right: "GEN. HUGH S. JOHNSON"
InscribedSigned and inscribed at lower left in graphite: "Wm H Walker / June 11/35 / Dutch Treat Club / St. Regis"; at lower right: "GEN. HUGH S. JOHNSON"
ClassificationsDRAWINGS