who was jacob lawrence
Jacob Lawrence was an American painter known for his portrayals of African-American life in the early 20th century. He was born on September 7, 1917 in Atlantic City, NJ and, showing early talent at a young age, was encouraged to attend the Harlem Community Art Center where he studied under the sculptor Augusta Savage. Lawrence completed a major work, The Migration Series (1940â1941), when he was just 23 years old.