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Jacob Lawrence
American painter
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About Jacob Lawrence
American painter Jacob Lawrence established himself as one of America’s favorite artists when he published his 1941 60-panel painting titled “The Migration Series”. The work talked about the Great Migration. Lawrence, whose style is mostly described as “dynamic cubism”, depicted the life experiences of African-American in most of his arts. His works can be seen in many museums like the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Museum of Modern Art.
Family
He, together with his two siblings, were raised in a foster home. He had the opportunity to meet his mum at the age of 13. He got married to Gwendolyn Knight in 1941.
Education
Lawrence had his training at the Harlem Community Art Center.
Honors
He was given the U.S. National Medal of Arts in 1990, and became a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences five years later. He was the recipient of The Washington Medal of Merit in 1998.
Facts
His work titled “The Builders” was bought by the White House Historical Association for $2.5 million.
The American was trained by notable artists like Charles Alston and Augusta Savage.
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Library of Congress
- Catalog: http://lccn.loc.gov/2004663191
- Image download: http://cdn.loc.gov/service/pnp/van/5a52000/5a52200/5a52278r.jpg
- Original url: https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2004663191/
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F.A.Q. about Jacob Lawrence
When is his birthday?
Jacob Lawrence's birthday is on September 7, 1917.
In how many days is his birthday?
Jacob's birthday is in 102 days
How old was Jacob when he died?
He was 82 years old.
When did he die?
He died in June 9, 2000.
How old would he be today?
Jacob Lawrence would be 104 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Jacob from?
He was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S..
Jacob Lawrence's Popularity
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