Dondon from The Life of Toussaint L’Ouverture

1992

Jacob Lawrence

Associated Names
Jacob Lawrence

Artist, American, 1917 - 2000

Lou Stovall

Printer, American, 1937 - 2023

The image displays bold blocks of color and defined lines creating an abstract scene. A large, angular figure on horseback is prominently featured, with sharp lines forming the shape of a horse's head. Swirled and curved shapes to the left suggest people in multicolored garments, with green lines resembling trees or foliage. The use of flat colors and geometric forms creates an abstract quality, while the figures' postures and attire imply movement and gathering.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Seders Gallery, Seattle, WA); Larry and Brenda Thompson, Atlanta, GA; gift to NGA, 2023.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"Jacob Lawrence 92" lower right margin, graphite. "Dondon" lower center margin, graphite, artist's hand. "63/124" lower left margin, graphite, artist's hand.

Markings

Printer's chop, lower left margin.

Watermarks

None.

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