Jacob Lawrence

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Jacob Lawrence (1917–2000) was an American painter known for his portrayal of African American historical subjects and contemporary life. He called his style “dynamic cubism” and drew inspiration from the shapes and colors of Harlem.

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Books by Jacob Lawrence

Harriet and the Promised Land

By Jacob Lawrence

Illustrated by Jacob Lawrence

“A spiritual experience.” —The Boston Globe

Named Book of the Year by The New York Times, this spectacular picture book follows Harriet Tubman as she leads enslaved people to freedom on the Underground Railroad.

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