The Coachman

1990

Jacob Lawrence

Associated Names
Jacob Lawrence

Artist, American, 1917 - 2000

Lou Stovall

Printer, American, 1937 - 2023

Amistad Research Center

Publisher

The image features strong angular shapes and curved lines, creating an abstract composition. A figure of a coachman with exaggerated triangular shoulders and a tall hat drives a pair of blocky blue horses. In the background, smaller human figures with rounded shapes and crescent tools appear to be engaged in farm work. Elongated vertical shapes on the sides could resemble reeds or tall grass.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color screenprint on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Alexander M. and Judith W. Laughlin

  • Dimensions

    image: 71.8 x 46.7 cm (28 1/4 x 18 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 81.4 x 56 cm (32 1/16 x 22 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1993.30.3

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Nesbett 2001, no. L90-4

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Alexander M. and Judith W. Laughlin, New York; acquired 1993 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

2001

  • Nesbett, Peter T. Jacob Lawrence: The Complete Prints (1963-2000), A Catalogue Raisonné. Seattle, Washington, 2001: p. 76, no. L90-4.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 58/99; lower center in graphite: The Coachman; lower right in graphite: Jacob Lawerence - 1990

Markings

embossed lower left: [Lou Stovall]

Wikidata ID

Q75122679

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