Ynez Johnston

1920 — 2018

American artist (1920–2019)

Ynez Johnston was an American painter, sculptor, printmaker, and educator. Known for her work in painting, printmaking, and mixed media, Johnston was particularly inspired by Byzantine art, as well as Tibetan, Indian, Mexican, and Nepalese art from her extensive travels. Johnston was based in the San Francisco Bay Area in early life, and moved to Los Angeles in 1949.

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Works

Archaic Vessel

Ynez Johnston Los Angeles County Museum of Art
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Azure Coast, 1956

Ynez Johnston Los Angeles County Museum of Art
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1956

Road to Egypt

Ynez Johnston Metropolitan Museum of Art
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1959

Irregular Coastline

Ynez Johnston Detroit Institute of Arts
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1971

In a Solar Dynasty

Ynez Johnston Toledo Museum of Art
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1981

Voyage in Green

Ynez Johnston Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
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