The Studio

Artist Lawrence, Jacob (1917 - 2000)

Date1996

Dimensionssheet: 36 × 22 in. (91.4 × 55.9 cm)
frame: 38 3/4 × 30 1/2 in. (98.4 × 77.5 cm)

ClassificationsART, 2-DIMENSIONAL

Credit LineClara S. Peck Fund with Funds Donated by Steven and Karol Wight, Alan and Lynn Eusden, and Barry and Ann Nicholson

Object number2018.15

DescriptionVertical, rectangular image of central figure of African-American man, wearing glasses, mouth slightly open, with left foot raised to ascend staircase into what appears to be attic/upper floor artist studio; man holds drafting compass in left hand and two paint brushes in right; room’s sole window shows view of urban cityscape; room visually dominated by bright red, z-shaped staircase railing; strewn on floor around the railing, hung, and leaning on walls are artworks in various stages of completion, busts, and other art materials; these works feature vignettes of neighborhood life - eating, playing music, building/constructing - everyday imagery that speaks to theme of man’s daily labor; palette of vivid primary colors with more muted shades of browns and grays; Edition of 60 with 10AP, 5PP, 4HC; LAW P198

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