The Capture

1987

Jacob Lawrence

Associated Names
Jacob Lawrence

Artist, American, 1917 - 2000

Lou Stovall

Printer, American, 1937 - 2023

Amistad Research Center

Publisher

The artwork features abstract shapes and lines forming a scene. Dominated by vertical, blade-like forms, the composition includes figures with simplified features. A central figure in red is on horseback, with a white horse in the foreground. Surrounding figures are cloaked in dark shades. The vivid colors are present.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color screenprint on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Alexander M. and Judith W. Laughlin

  • Dimensions

    image: 71.3 x 45.6 cm (28 1/16 x 17 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 81.4 x 56 cm (32 1/16 x 22 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1993.30.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Nesbett 2001, no. L87-2

  • Series Title

    Toussaint L'Overture

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. 73, no. L87-2.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: AP 14/30; lower center in graphite: The Capture; lower right in graphite: Jacob Lawrence - 1987

Wikidata ID

Q75122338

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