Painter
Jacob Lawrence
Jacob Lawrence was an American painter known for vivid narrative series about Black life and history, especially The Migration Series, created with quick-drying tempera on hardboard panels.
Jacob Lawrence quick facts
A concise reference for his materials, subjects, and painting approach.
| Born | September 7, 1917 · Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. |
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| Died | 2000 |
| Nationality | American |
| Paint media | Casein tempera · Tempera |
| Typical support | Hardboard and composition board |
| Common subjects | The Great Migration, Black history, workers, Harlem, family life, war, civil rights, and everyday community life |
| Notable works | The Migration Series, The Life of Toussaint L'Ouverture, and War Series |
Sources: Museum of Modern Art, MoMA: The Migration Series, and MoMA: casein tempera panel.