Brownstones

Item

Title
Brownstones
Date
1958
Description
Painting
Abstract
Like many writers and artists of his time, Jacob Lawrence was inspired by the dynamic vitality of the Harlem community. In this image, Lawrence depicted a city street teeming with activity. Lawrence used repetition and patterns to create the rhythm of this city scene. Unlike earlier works, in which people and places are portrayed in flat color, in this painting, Lawrence created depth through the use of shadow.
Medium
Gouache on board
31 1/2 x 37 1/4 inches
Creator
Jacob Lawrence
Rights
Clark Atlanta University Art Museum