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Article: R. S. Johnson acqires set of modern prints
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- August 28, 1987
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Through the end of August, R. S. Johnson Fine Arts will present
a number of outstanding modern prints by several artists, along with
an exhibition of sculptures and paintings by Paul Guiramand.
The prints not only reflect many of the characteristics found in
paintings by the same artists; they also serve as excellent examples
of the prevailing artistic trends of their time. R. S. Johnson is at
645 N. Michigan (943-1661).
For instance, like many early 20th century European works, the
French fauvist Maurice de Vlaminck's paintings and prints are
indebted to Vincent van Gogh's use of vivid color and demonstrative
paint handling.
A van Gogh exhibit in 1902 marked the decisive point in de ...