1943
The Libraries Are Appreciated
Jacob LawrenceAmerican, 1917 - 2000
This scene is one of thirty images of Harlem by the noted African American painter Jacob Lawrence. Exhibited at The Downtown Gallery, New York, in 1943, the series depicts the rich contrasts of life in that section of Manhattan during World War II, with its poverty and its amusements, its home life and its street activities.
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The Libraries Are Appreciated, 1943, by Jacob Lawrence
This painting depicts the 124th Street branch of the New York Public Library, located in the heart of Jacob Lawrence’s Harlem neighborhood
Represent: 200 Years of African American Art
Represent: 200 Years of African American Art and this accompanying teacher resource celebrate the innovation, creativity, and determination of African American artists.
The Libraries Are Appreciated, 1943, by Jacob Lawrence
This painting depicts the 124th Street branch of the New York Public Library, located in the heart of Jacob Lawrence’s Harlem neighborhood
Represent: 200 Years of African American Art
Represent: 200 Years of African American Art and this accompanying teacher resource celebrate the innovation, creativity, and determination of African American artists.