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Untitled, by Jacob Lawrence, ink, 1974

Untitled

Jacob Lawrence

1974

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1974 ink by Jacob Lawrence, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Jacob Lawrence
When & what style?
1974
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting depicts a scene of people working together, with a focus on construction and building. The dominant colors are yellow, gray, and brown, with accents of blue and red. In the foreground, a man in a blue jumpsuit is shown kneeling, while another man in a yellow vest is seen working with a tool. A closer look reveals a woman in a red dress standing to the right, and a man in a blue shirt and gray pants is visible in the background. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of collaboration and industry. If you're interested in exploring more works by this artist, you might want to check out the paintings of Jacob Lawrence.

About the artist

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Artist

Jacob Lawrence

Jacob Armstead Lawrence (September 7, 1917 – June 9, 2000) was an American painter known for his portrayal of African-American historical subjects and contemporary life.

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