Annotated black and white photograph of Jacob Lawrence as a student in front of his artwork.<br>Handwritten annotations in ink on front read: Print full as shown [arrow to artwork]; Print same size to be superimposed on painting as shown [arrow to Jacob Lawrence]; 2 each.<br>Printed caption taped to bottom of photograph reads: A painting and the artist. A student at the Harlem Community Art Center,; where instruction is given by the Art Teaching Division of the New York; City WPA Art Project. This painting was exhibited by the Harlem Artists; Guild.<br>Handwritten identification in ink on verso: Location: Children's ptngs; Harlem Art Center, 290 Lenox Ave, NYC; Date: 12/9/38; Negative number: 3513-2; Photographer: Herman [?].
Citation:
Photograph of Jacob Lawrence with Harlem Scene (The Butcher Shop), 1938 December 9. Federal Art Project, Photographic Division collection, circa 1920-1965. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Use Note:
Current copyright status is undetermined
Location Note:
Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution Washington, D.C. 20560
