The Prints of Jacob Lawrence, 1963-2000
When
Jul 18, 2009 (Saturday)
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Location: Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee Note: Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000) is recognized around the world for his compassionate images of the histor...
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Event details: The Prints of Jacob Lawrence, 1963-2000
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Location:
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee
Note:
Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000) is recognized around the world for his compassionate images of the historic struggles of African Americans. Raised in Harlem and inspired by the Harlem Renaissance, he came to prominence when his series of paintings, The Migration, was exhibited in New York in 1941 and subsequently acquired by the Museum of Modern Art and the Phillips Collection. This exhibition of 81 etchings, woodcuts, silkscreens, and lithographs are from the artist’s estate.
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee
Note:
Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000) is recognized around the world for his compassionate images of the historic struggles of African Americans. Raised in Harlem and inspired by the Harlem Renaissance, he came to prominence when his series of paintings, The Migration, was exhibited in New York in 1941 and subsequently acquired by the Museum of Modern Art and the Phillips Collection. This exhibition of 81 etchings, woodcuts, silkscreens, and lithographs are from the artist’s estate.
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