Painting the Bilges
Jacob Lawrence (1917 – 2000)
Discover Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000), a pivotal African American artist of the Harlem Renaissance. Known for his 'dynamic cubism' & powerful depictions of Black life, history, and social justice.
About this artwork
- Title: Painting the Bilges
- Artist: Jacob Lawrence
- Year: 1944
- Original dimensions: 76.0 x 55.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Keywords: american modernism , geometric art design , abstract painting style
- Color hue: Warm Sunset Tones
- Color intensity: Balanced


