Expressionist Figurative Oil Painting by J. Johnson

This original expressionist oil painting on canvas features a central, stylized male figure in a dynamic or dancing pose. The figure is rendered with abstract, geometric features, wearing a blue torso garment and voluminous green trousers against a vibrant red floor. The background is divided into deep violet and dark green sections, accented by a glowing yellow doorway and a small framed picture-within-a-picture on the left. Measuring approximately 30 by 40 inches, the work displays a bold use of color and thick, visible brushstrokes characteristic of modern expressionism. The piece is signed 'J. Johnson' in the lower right corner in a dark, cursive hand. The canvas appears to be gallery-wrapped or unframed, showing slight surface undulations suggesting it may need restretching or is an older linen canvas. The color palette is rich and saturated, with some areas of soft blending around the light source. There are no immediate signs of significant paint loss or cracking, though minor surface dust and age-related wear to the edges are visible. The craftsmanship reflects a confident, mid-20th-century aesthetic influenced by Cubism and Fauvism.