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Frank (Franz) Hans Johnston (1888-1949)

Frank (Franz) Hans Johnston - an original member of the The Group of Seven and participant at the Group's first exhibition of 1920 is one of the most prolific and important Canadian artists of the first half of the twentieth-century. He was born in Toronto, Canada in 1888 and he studied in Germany from 1904 to 1907. Although his official association with the Group of Seven was brief, as by 1921 he had left Toronto to become Principal at the Winnipeg School of Art, his friendship with the artists dated back over a much longer period.

Johnston had joined MacDonald and Harris on their journeys to Algoma. His paintings from those years express a strong decorative interpretation of the landscape. In later years, the artist's style became more realistic and revealed a strong fascination with the qualities of light. His landscape paintings became very full of images reflected on water.

In 1927, Johnston changed his name to the more exotic title of `Franz' Johnston. He had begun in the 1920s to hold regular solo exhibitions and his paintings found a great following among the public. Unlike many Canadian artists, Johnston was able to achieve considerable financial success in his own lifetime. He was made a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts. He died in Toronto in 1949 and buried with his fellow artists at McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinburg, Ontario.

Frank (Franz) Hans Johnston paintings are part of museums and private collections all over the world.

Frank (Franz) Hans Johnston Artworks

Banff, Al'ta by Frank (Franz) Johnston

Frank (Franz) Hans Johnston - "Banff, Al'ta" - unframed 9.25" x 13.0" (23cm x 33cm)

Banff, Al'ta by Frank (Franz) Johnston

Frank (Franz) Hans Johnston - "Banff, Al'ta" - framed 14.3" x 18.2" (36.5cm x 46.0cm)
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Artist: Frank (Franz) Hans Johnston (1888-1949)

Title: Banff, Al'ta

Medium: Oil on wood panel

Condition: Very good.

Dimensions: Unframed dimensions: 9.25" x 13.0" (23cm x 33cm) / Framed: 14.3" x 18.2" (36.5cm x 46.0cm)

Signature: Signed lower right, signed and titled on verso, gallery label on verso.

Literature: The "scouting" drawing for this painting is part of Frank Johnston's "Western Sketchbook - 1924", First Edition, printed for White Briar Publications by Rous & Mann Press, September 1970 - see top sketch on page dated July 7 '24.

Frank (Franz) Johnston - Western Sketchbook - 1924

Frank (Franz) Johnston - Western Sketchbook - 1924

Copy number 99 of this rare collectible book signed by Paul Rodrik is included with the painting.

Frank (Franz) Johnston - Western Sketchbook - 1924

Frank (Franz) Johnston - Western Sketchbook - 1924

Frame: Museum quality framed for conservation using Roma Moulding Vintage carbon black oxidized frame, spacer and Tru Vue museum glass.

Programs: For our clients located in GTA, this painting is eligible for the Program of Free Approval of artworks in your home/office to simplify the decision process.

Request info:  info@fineartstoronto.com    (416)-802-2933

Mountain Farmhouse by Frank (Franz) Johnston

Franz Hans Johnston - "Untitled (Mountain Farmhouse)"

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Artist: Frank (Franz) Hans Johnston (1888-1949)

Title: Untitled (Mountain Farmhouse)

Medium: Oil on board

Condition: Very good.

Dimensions: Unframed dimensions: 8.5" x 10.5" (21.6cm x 26.7cm) / Framed: 17.7" x 19.7" (45cm x 50cm)

Signature: Signed lower right.

Framed and matted.

Frank (Franz) Johnston

Frank (Franz)
Hans Johnston
(1888-1949)

Frank (Franz) Hans Johnston - an original member of the The Group of Seven and participant at the Group's first exhibition of 1920 is one of the most prolific and important Canadian artists of the first half of the twentieth-century. He was born in Toronto, Canada in 1888 and he studied in Germany from 1904 to 1907. Although his official association with the Group of Seven was brief, as by 1921 he had left Toronto to become Principal at the Winnipeg School of Art, his friendship with the artists dated back over a much longer period.

Johnston had joined MacDonald and Harris on their journeys to Algoma. His paintings from those years express a strong decorative interpretation of the landscape. In later years, the artist's style became more realistic and revealed a strong fascination with the qualities of light. His landscape paintings became very full of images reflected on water.

In 1927, Johnston changed his name to the more exotic title of `Franz' Johnston. He had begun in the 1920s to hold regular solo exhibitions and his paintings found a great following among the public. Unlike many Canadian artists, Johnston was able to achieve considerable financial success in his own lifetime. He was made a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts. He died in Toronto in 1949 and buried with his fellow artists at McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinburg, Ontario.

Frank (Franz) Hans Johnston paintings are part of museums and private collections all over the world.

Region Artist Artwork Details
Canada Frank (Franz)
Hans Johnston
(1888-1949)

Banff, Al'ta by Frank (Franz) Johnston

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Frank (Franz) Hans Johnston - "Banff, Al'ta" - unframed 9.25" x 13.0" (23cm x 33cm)

Banff, Al'ta by Frank (Franz) Johnston

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Frank (Franz) Hans Johnston - "Banff, Al'ta" - framed 14.3" x 18.2" (36.5cm x 46.0cm)

Programs: For our clients located in GTA, this painting is eligible for the Program of Free Approval of artworks in your home/office to simplify the decision process.

Availability:  Check gallery  Inquire    Price: $98,000 CAD

Contact Us:   info@fineartstoronto.com    (416)-802-2933

Title: Banff, Al'ta

Medium: Oil on wood panel

Condition: Very good.

Dimensions: Unframed dimensions: 9.25" x 13" (23cm x 33cm) / Framed: 14.3" x 18.2" (36.5cm x 46.0cm)

Signature: Signed lower right, signed and titled on verso, gallery label on verso.

Literature: The "scouting" drawing for this painting is part of Frank Johnston's "Western Sketchbook - 1924", First Edition, printed for White Briar Publications by Rous & Mann Press, September 1970 - see top sketch on page dated July 7 '24.

Frank (Franz) Johnston - Western Sketchbook - 1924

Copy number 99 of this rare collectible book signed by Paul Rodrik is included with the painting.

Framed: Museum quality framed for conservation using Roma Moulding Vintage carbon black oxidized frame, spacer and Tru Vue museum glass.

Canada Frank (Franz)
Hans Johnston
(1888-1949)

Mountain Farmhouse by Frank (Franz) Johnston

Zoom

Title: Untitled (Mountain Farmhouse)

Medium: Oil on board

Condition: Very good.

Dimensions: Unframed dimensions: 8.5" x 10.5" (21.6cm x 26.7cm) / Framed: 17.7" x 19.7" (45cm x 50cm)

Signature: Signed lower right.

Framed: Framed and matted.

Availability:  Not Available  SOLD

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