Street Musicians

Paper: 17 3/4 x 12 
Image: 16 3/4 x 11 

Sold Unframed & Unmounted 
This art print comes rolled and shipped in a mailing tube.

High-quality printing gives this fine artwork its vivid and sharp appearance. this art reproduction is coated with a silken finish that protects the inks and creates an elegant look. The versatile artwork strikes a balance between quality and affordability.
Regular price $25.00 USD
Sale price $25.00 USD Regular price
Save 0

Guarantee safe & secure checkout

Street Musicians

Regular price $25.00 USD
Sale price $25.00 USD Regular price
About: William H. Johnson

William H. Johnson (1901 – 1970) can be considered a major American artist. He produced hundreds of works in a virtuosic, eclectic career that spanned several decades as well as several continents. It was not until very recently, however, that his work began to receive the attention it deserves.

Born in South Carolina to a poor African-American family, Johnson moved to New York at age seventeen. Working a variety of jobs, he saved enough money to pay for an art education at the prestigious National Academy of Design. His mastery of the academy’s rigorous standards gained him both numerous awards and the respect of his teachers and fellow students.

Johnson spent the late 1920s in France, absorbing the lessons of modernism. As a result, his work became more expressive and emotional. During this same period, he met and fell in love with Danish artist Holcha Krake, whom he married in 1930. The couple spent most of the ​’30s in Scandinavia, where Johnson’s interest in primitivism and folk art began to have a noticeable impact on his work.

Returning with Holcha to the U.S. in 1938, Johnson immersed himself in the traditions of Afro-America, producing work characterized by its stunning, eloquent, folk art simplicity. A Greenwich Village resident, he became a familiar, if somewhat aloof, figure on the New York art scene. He was also a well-established part of the African-American artistic community at a time when most black artists were still riding the crest of the Harlem Renaissance.

Although Johnson enjoyed a certain degree of success as an artist in this country and abroad, financial security remained elusive. Following his wife’s death in 1944, Johnson’s physical and mental health declined dramatically. In a tragic and drawn-out conclusion to a life of immense creativity, Johnson spent his last twenty-three years in a state hospital on Long Island. By the time of his death in 1970, he had slipped into obscurity. After his death, his entire life’s work was almost disposed of to save storage fees, but it was rescued by friends at the last moment. Over a thousand paintings by Johnson are now part of the collection of the Smithsonian Institution’s Smithsonian American Art Museum.

Shipping & Return

Shipping cost is based on weight. Just add products to your cart and use the Shipping Calculator to see the shipping price.

 Returns & Exchanges


High Value Products & Shipments
Please note: Any order over $200.00 will require a "Signature" to be delivered.
We will try to email before or after shipment to let you know.

Canadian Customers
Canada Customs requires Canadian recipients to pay applicable duties and taxes on each shipment entering Canada. These charges may include PST, GST, HST, duties and other taxes of goods (e.g., excise tax). A brokerage fee is also charged to process shipments and present the requisite customs paperwork to Canada Customs on the importer’s behalf.

International Customs
The purchaser is responsible to pay any applicable taxes or duties that may apply. We do not calculate or collect taxes or duties from you. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to check country and local regulations and policies of the receiving country and abide by those. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to be sure the Customs Department permits the shipment of our products to your country and what the duties or tariffs may be upon delivery. We will not provide a refund on the shipping of the package if it is refused by customs or by yourself, due to regulations and taxes or duties. If the package is seized by customs for any reason and the package is not returned to us, we can not issue a refund.

Incorrect Shipping Information
If a package is returned to Beloved Art Shop due to an incorrect or incomplete shipping address provided by a customer, or if the customer was not home for delivery the customer will be responsible for the return shipping cost as well as the redelivery cost. Beloved Art Shop is not responsible for packages delivered incorrectly or lost due to incorrect or incomplete shipping information provided by a customer, no refunds will be provided if any parts of the address are incorrect.


Lost or Stolen Packages (Delivered Orders)
Beloved Art Shop is not responsible for lost or stolen packages that have a confirmed delivery to the address entered for an order. Upon inquiry, Beloved Art Shop will confirm delivery to the provided address, date of delivery, tracking information and shipping carrier information for the customer to investigate.


Damaged Product & Incorrect orders
Beloved Art Shop is not responsible If you receive damaged product or an order that you feel was processed or filled incorrectly, you must contact us by email within 5 days of placing your order.


No refunds, replacements or credits will be issued for orders confirmed to have been delivered to the address provided in an order.


Items not in Stock (Back-orders)
We strive to have all of our products available for immediate shipment. Due to popularity and high demand for our products, some products may go on back order. We will take all necessary steps to advise you in a prompt manner if this situation occurs. If it is possible to ship a portion of an order, we will send out all available items and place the remainder as a back-order, to be shipped as soon as possible with no extra shipping charges to you.


Returns & exchanges
Not accepted

Beloved Art Shop stands behind the products we sell. If there is any discrepancy with your order please contact us via email the next business day. Once an order has been shipped it cannot be changed or cancelled. Please contact us with any questions or concerns at contact us.


Please Note:
If a restocking fee applies to returned items, the amount of the fee is 30% of the original item(s) total amount. (Shipping cost - Non-refundable)
You are responsible for shipping the products back to us. We recommend using a trackable shipping method.
Individual products may be excluded from this guarantee. Check the product description before you place your order.

    Product reviews