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John Seward Johnson II (April 16, 1930 – March 10, 2020), also known as J. Seward Johnson Jr. and Seward Johnson, was an American artist known for trompe-l'œil painted bronze statues. He was a grandson of Robert Wood Johnson I, the co-founder of Johnson & Johnson, and of Colonel Thomas Melville Dill of Bermuda .
John Seward Johnson I (July 14, 1895 – May 23, 1983) was one of the sons of Robert Wood Johnson I (co-founder of Johnson & Johnson). He was also known as J. Seward Johnson Sr. and Seward Johnson. He was a longtime executive and director of Johnson & Johnson.
The sculptures, made by John Seward Johnson II, are based on photographs taken in Times Square, NYC, on August 14, 1945, the day of the US victory over Japan (“V-J Day”) and became a symbol of a moment of relief, when WWII has ended.
In 1992, sculptor and Johnson & Johnson heir John Seward Johnson II decided to share his passion for the art of sculpture with the world by opening an expansive outdoor sculpture garden in Hamilton, New Jersey.
John Seward Johnson II (April 16, 1930 – March 10, 2020), also known as J. Seward Johnson Jr. and Seward Johnson, was an American artist known for trompe-l'œil painted bronze statues. He was a grandson of Robert Wood Johnson I, the co-founder of Johnson & Johnson, and of Colonel Thomas Melville Dill of Bermuda.
Mar 13, 2020 · J. Seward Johnson II, the world-famous sculptor and grandson of the founder of Johnson & Johnson, has died at age 89.
Mar 10, 2020 · Grandson of Robert Wood Johnson I, John Seward Johnson II is an American artist. His early work was mostly paintings but he is best known for his sculptures particularly his life-size bronze statues.
