The artist's delight in reading is vibrantly illustrated in Jacob Lawrence’s “Library, 1969.” Known for the bright colors and fragmented style of his images of African-American life, Lawrence (1917 – 2000) taught himself about black history by visiting libraries and museums. He even researched many of his works by reading novels and historical books. This lively image may depict Harlem’s 135th Street Library, home of the county’s first significant collection of African-American publications, and the figure in front may be a self-portrait of the young Lawrence.
Renowned African-American artist Jacob Lawrence broke ground with his expressive paintings depicting African-American life and history. Strongly influenced by his surroundings in Depression-era Harlem, Lawrence (1917 – 2000) was also inspired by the community’s rising African-American writers, artists and musicians. The artist created images brimming with flat, fragmented shapes and brilliant colors and dubbed his style “dynamic cubism.” He was nationally recognized at age 24 when his masterpiece, “The Migration Series,” was exhibited in New York.
This art print displays sharp, vivid images with a high degree of color accuracy. A member of the versatile family of art prints, this high-quality reproduction represents the best of both worlds: quality and affordability. Art prints are created on paper similar to that of a postcard or greeting card using an offset lithography press.
By africanus
from Indianapolis, IN
- Attractive Frame Design
- Great Quality Material
- Nice Workmanship
- Perfect Size
- Vibrant Colors
- Visually Appealing
- Vivid Detail
- Accent Piece
- Decoration
- Fill Wall Space
- Inspiration
- Age:
- 60 – 64
- Gender:
- Male
- Display Location:
- Hallway
Posted on: 8/15/2010
5.0Good selection fo library
By KT Art teacher
from Baltimore, MD
- Great Quality Paper
- Perfect Size
- Vibrant Colors
- Visually Appealing
- Vivid Detail