"The Classroom"--Jacob Lawrence. 1967 (tempera paint on hardboard)
Lawrence was the first African American painter whose work was displayed in the collection of MOMA in New York. His bright, colorful, painters became associated with Harlem, social issues, historical events and everyday life.
Lawrence was the first African American painter whose work was displayed in the collection of MOMA in New York. His bright, colorful, painters became associated with Harlem, social issues, historical events and everyday life.