“The paintings which I propose to do will depict the struggle of a people to create a nation and their attempt to build a democracy.” -Jacob Lawrence, 1954 On view for just a week more is Jacob Lawrence’s rarely-seen series —”Struggle: From the History of the American People” (1954–56)—Jacob Lawrence: The American Struggle at The […]
As we transition into fall and continue our best practices for safety and health with the raging coronavirus pandemic, I revisit the John Singer Sargent show at The Metropolitan Museum of Art June 30-October 4, 2015, Portraits of Artists and Friends. Sargent’s brushwork is captivating; smooth and lifelike, gestural and evocative. While he was masterful […]
