Jacob Lawrence (American, 1917–2000)
Street to Mbari, 1964
Tempera over graphite on wove paper
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James T. Dyke 1993.18.1
Nearly everyone loves some type of art. The act of seeing an individual create something from nothing is a gorgeous sight to behold. Whether it’s a painter turning a blank canvas right into a vibrant self-portrait, or a sculptor chipping down what was once a large slab of clay right into a statuesque depiction of Muhammad Ali, the viewer can at all times feel the eagerness and labor that went towards that individual piece or installation.
There are a lot of places across the country where art is on display. Atlanta’s High Museum incorporates a...
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