His ventures failing him, he accepted poverty., Jacob Lawrence; Ives-Sillman, Inc.; Founders Society of the Detroit Institute of Arts; Sirocco Screenprinters

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1917–2000
1958–1978
founded 1950
His ventures failing him, he accepted poverty., 1974–1977
Portfolio/Series title: The Legend of John Brown
Where object was made: New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Material/technique: Domestic Etching paper; screen print
Dimensions:
Image Dimensions Height/Width (Height x Width): 508 x 355 mm
Image Dimensions Height/Width (Height x Width): 20 x 14 in
Sheet/Paper Dimensions (Height x Width): 657 x 510 mm
Sheet/Paper Dimensions (Height x Width): 25 7/8 x 20 1/16 in
Frame Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth): 32 1/4 x 24 1/4 x 1 in
Credit line: Museum purchase: Gift of Jeff and Mary Weinberg
Accession number: 2020.0068.05
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Lawrence’s visual narrative emphasizes above all that Brown’s religious beliefs motivated his efforts to abolish slavery. Rather than depict Brown’s violent attacks against slaveholders, Lawrence focuses instead on his zealous work as a fundraiser and organizer for the abolitionist cause.

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