Painter Jacob Lawrence

Jacob Lawrence

Living place: Atlantic City

Birthday: 7-9-1917

Population of US 1917: 103,268,000

Global rank: #24028

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Who is Painter Jacob Lawrence?
Painter was influenced by Cubism and the Harlem Renaissance and is best known for his African-American-themed work that depicts their struggle for equality.
He taught art for a time at the University of Washington.
 
 

Young / Before famous

He dropped out of school at the age of 16, but eventually studied at the Harlem Art Workshop. He was 23 when he presented the 60 pound "Migration Series" to the public.

Family life info

He and his siblings moved to New York City when he was 13 years old, where his mother sent him to a Harlem-based arts and crafts settlement for classes as a way to occupy time. mine. He married fellow painter Gwendolyn Knight in 1941.

Close relationship

Who is Boy (girl) friend/ wife (husband)/ darling Painter Jacob Lawrence?
He used Harriet Tubman as the subject of one of his portraits.

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When was Painter Jacob Lawrence born?
Jacob Lawrence was born in 7-9-1917, death year is , at the age of 107.
Where is Painter Jacob Lawrence's birth place, what is Zodiac/Chinese Zodiac?
Jacob Lawrence was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey- United States. is a Painter, whose Zodiac is Virgo, and who Chinese Zodiac is The Snake. Jacob Lawrence's global rank is 24028 and whose rank is 43 in list of famous Painter. Population of US in 1917 is about 103,268,000 persons.
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Events in 1917 and 7-9

Events in US in the birth year of Jacob Lawrence

  • U.S. declares war with Germany (Apr. 6). Background: World War I
  • "I Want You." James Montgomery Flagg's poster, featuring Uncle Sam and based on a 1914 British poster, attracts thousands of U.S. recruits to WWI duty.
  • Between ten thousand and fifteen thousand blacks silently walk down New York City's Fifth Avenue to protest racial discrimination and violence (July 28). Background: civil rights

Birthday Jacob Lawrence (7-9) in history

  • Day 7-9 year 1822: Brazil declared its independence from Portugal.
  • Day 7-9 year 1901: The Boxer Rebellion in China officially ended with the signing of the Peking Protocol (Peace of Beijing).
  • Day 7-9 year 1940: Nazi Germany began its initial blitz on London during World War II.
  • Day 7-9 year 1979: The Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN) made its debut on cable TV.
  • Day 7-9 year 1986: Desmond Tutu became the first black to lead the Anglican Church in southern Africa.
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