Jacob Lawrence date of birth:
September 17, 1917
How old was Jacob Lawrence when died?
82
Where was Jacob Lawrence born?
Atlantic City, NJ
When did Jacob Lawrence die?
June 9, 2000
What color is Jacob Lawrence's hair?
Black
What is Jacob Lawrence's ethnicity?
Black
What is Jacob Lawrence nationality?
American
Where did Jacob Lawrence go to university?
Harlem Art Workshop , Harlem Community Art Center
What is Jacob Lawrence's occupation?
Artist
Jacob Lawrence claim to fame:
Lawrence referred to his style as "dynamic cubism", though by his own account the primary influence was not so much French art as the shapes and colors of Harlem.
Short Biography
Jacob Lawrence (September 7, 1917 – June 9, 2000) was an African-American painter known for his portrayal of African-American life. Lawrence referred to his style as "dynamic cubism, " though by his own account the primary influence was not so much French art as the shapes and colors of Harlem.