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          Jacob Lawrence Most Popular Paintings

          The 25 artworks by Jacob Lawrence our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

          Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
          Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Jacob Lawrence · 1917 – 2000

          Migration Series No.57: The female workers were the last to arrive north – art print by Jacob Lawrence

          View the most popular artwork of Jacob Lawrence ranked #1: Migration Series No.57: The female workers were the last to arrive north
          1941 · The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C. · original 45.7 x 30.5cm

          This dynamic cubist tempera painting by Jacob Lawrence depicts female workers. Discover this powerful piece of history today.

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          The Library

          View the most popular artwork of Jacob Lawrence ranked #2: The Library
          1960 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.

          'The Library' by Jacob Lawrence (1960) embodies Lawrence's signature style – dynamic cubism – portraying a bustling Harlem library scene brimming with knowledge and community engagement. Explore this iconic artwork's rich symbolism and artistic innovation.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 2 of 157 artworks by Jacob Lawrence
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          Bar and Grill by Jacob Lawrence

          View the most popular artwork of Jacob Lawrence ranked #3: Bar and Grill
          1941 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. · original 42 x 57 cm

          Jacob Lawrence's 'Bar and Grill' captures the stark realities of Jim Crow segregation in New Orleans with a poignant depiction of racial division and social injustice, rendered in striking black and white hues.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 3 of 157 artworks by Jacob Lawrence
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          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$17537 × 27 cm Commission this artwork
          Same size as the original$21657 × 42 cm Commission at original size

          Genesis Creation Sermon V: And God Created All the Fowls of the Air and Fishes of the Seas – art print by Jacob Lawrence

          View the most popular artwork of Jacob Lawrence ranked #4: Genesis Creation Sermon V: And God Created All the Fowls of the Air and Fishes of the Seas
          1989 · SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah

          Experience Jacob Lawrence's vibrant 1989 Genesis Creation Sermon V, a monumental depiction of biblical life bursting with color and narrative wonder; discover this American masterpiece today.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 4 of 157 artworks by Jacob Lawrence
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
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          Genesis Creation Sermon IV: And God Created the Day and the Night and God Creatied and Put Stars in the Skies by Jacob Lawrence, 1989

          View the most popular artwork of Jacob Lawrence ranked #5: Genesis Creation Sermon IV: And God Created the Day and the Night and God Creatied and Put Stars in the Skies
          1989 · SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah

          A vibrant display of communal awe and celestial creation unfolds in Jacob Lawrence's 1989 masterpiece Genesis Creation Sermon IV, inviting you to bring this powerful piece of American art history into your collection.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 5 of 157 artworks by Jacob Lawrence
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
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          War Series: The Letter by Jacob Lawrence, 1946

          View the most popular artwork of Jacob Lawrence ranked #6: War Series: The Letter
          1946 · Whitney Museum of American Art, New York

          Jacob Lawrence's 'War Series: The Letter,' painted in 1946, embodies Expressionism and Social Realism with its stark colors and simplified forms depicting grief and loss during wartime—a poignant reflection of American history.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 6 of 157 artworks by Jacob Lawrence
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          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$17528 × 36 cm Commission this artwork

          Genesis Creation Sermon VII: And God Created Man and Woman

          View the most popular artwork of Jacob Lawrence ranked #7: Genesis Creation Sermon VII: And God Created Man and Woman
          1989 · SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah

          Experience Jacob Lawrence's vibrant 1989 depiction of a powerful Harlem sermon, capturing profound Black American narrative art; discover this masterpiece today.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 7 of 157 artworks by Jacob Lawrence
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
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          Genesis Creation Sermon II: And God Brought Forth the Fimament and the Waters, 1989, Jacob Lawrence

          View the most popular artwork of Jacob Lawrence ranked #8: Genesis Creation Sermon II: And God Brought Forth the Fimament and the Waters
          1989 · SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah

          Explore Jacob Lawrence’s ‘Genesis Creation Sermon II.’ A vibrant, Expressionist masterpiece depicting biblical creation through a unique Harlem lens. Discover its dynamic style & historical significance.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 8 of 157 artworks by Jacob Lawrence
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          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
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          Genesis Creation Sermon I: In the Beginning All Was Void by Jacob Lawrence, 1989

          View the most popular artwork of Jacob Lawrence ranked #9: Genesis Creation Sermon I: In the Beginning All Was Void
          1989 · SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah

          Experience Jacob Lawrence's vibrant 1989 depiction of creation, capturing the powerful resonance of a sermon in American art; discover this masterpiece today.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 9 of 157 artworks by Jacob Lawrence
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          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
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          Genesis Creation Sermon VI: And God Created All the Beasts of the Earth – art print by Jacob Lawrence

          View the most popular artwork of Jacob Lawrence ranked #10: Genesis Creation Sermon VI: And God Created All the Beasts of the Earth
          1989 · SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah

          Experience Jacob Lawrence's vibrant 1989 depiction of creation, capturing a powerful sermon scene rich with African-American history; discover this masterpiece today.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 10 of 157 artworks by Jacob Lawrence
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          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
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          Genesis Creation Sermon VIII: And Creation Was Done and All Was Well by Jacob Lawrence, 1989

          View the most popular artwork of Jacob Lawrence ranked #11: Genesis Creation Sermon VIII: And Creation Was Done and All Was Well
          1989 · SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah

          Experience Jacob Lawrence's vibrant 1989 mural capturing a powerful Harlem sermon; discover this monumental American narrative masterpiece today.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 11 of 157 artworks by Jacob Lawrence
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          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
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          The Card Game – art print by Jacob Lawrence

          View the most popular artwork of Jacob Lawrence ranked #12: The Card Game
          1953 · SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah

          A captivating black and white depiction of figures gathered around a table in Jacob Lawrence's The Card Game, capturing the vibrant spirit of mid-century life through his iconic dynamic cubism style, available for your collection.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 12 of 157 artworks by Jacob Lawrence
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$17535 × 29 cm Commission this artwork

          Genesis Creation Sermon III: And God Said by Jacob Lawrence, 1989

          View the most popular artwork of Jacob Lawrence ranked #13: Genesis Creation Sermon III: And God Said
          1989 · SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah

          A powerful preacher figure commands the room in this vibrant 1989 masterpiece by Jacob Lawrence, capturing the spiritual energy of Harlem through dynamic colors and expressive movement for your private collection.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 13 of 157 artworks by Jacob Lawrence
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$17527 × 37 cm Commission this artwork

          Tombstones – art print

          View the most popular artwork of Jacob Lawrence ranked #14: Tombstones
          1942 · Whitney Museum of American Art, New York

          Jacob Lawrence’s ‘Tombstones’ presents a dynamic, cubist meditation on mortality and community through flattened perspective and geometric forms, capturing the solemn reflection of 1942 Harlem. Discover this powerful Social Realism artwork and own a piece of art history.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 14 of 157 artworks by Jacob Lawrence
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$27527 × 37 cm Commission this artwork

          The Migration Series, Panel no. 13: The crops were left to dry and rot. There was no one to tend them., Jacob Lawrence

          View the most popular artwork of Jacob Lawrence ranked #15: The Migration Series, Panel no. 13: The crops were left to dry and rot.  There was no one to tend them.
          The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C.

          Jacob Lawrence's tempera panel captures the stark reality of the Great Migration. Discover this powerful piece from his iconic series today.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 15 of 157 artworks by Jacob Lawrence
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$17531 × 32 cm Commission this artwork

          The Migration Series, Panel no. 43: In a few sections of the South leaders of both Black and White communities met to discuss ways of making the South a good place to live. – art print by Jacob Lawrence

          View the most popular artwork of Jacob Lawrence ranked #16: The Migration Series, Panel no. 43: In a few sections of the South leaders of both Black and White communities met to discuss ways of making the South a good place to live.
          The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C.

          Jacob Lawrence depicts community leaders meeting in this 1940-41 casein tempera panel. Explore this powerful piece of history today.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 16 of 157 artworks by Jacob Lawrence
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$17537 × 27 cm Commission this artwork

          The Migration Series, Panel no. 57: The female workers were the last to arrive north., Jacob Lawrence

          View the most popular artwork of Jacob Lawrence ranked #17: The Migration Series, Panel no. 57: The female workers were the last to arrive north.
          The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C.

          Jacob Lawrence depicts a woman working at a laundry in this powerful panel. Discover the depth of this historic masterpiece today.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 17 of 157 artworks by Jacob Lawrence
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          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$17526 × 39 cm Commission this artwork

          Migration Series No.37: Many migrants found work in the steel industry by Jacob Lawrence

          View the most popular artwork of Jacob Lawrence ranked #18: Migration Series No.37: Many migrants found work in the steel industry
          1941 · The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C. · original 45.7 x 30.5cm

          Jacob Lawrence's dynamic cubism depicts molten metal in this powerful industrial scene. Discover this masterpiece from the Migration Series today.

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          Migration Series No.39: Railroad platforms were piled high with luggage by Jacob Lawrence, 1941

          View the most popular artwork of Jacob Lawrence ranked #19: Migration Series No.39: Railroad platforms were piled high with luggage
          1941 · The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C. · original 45.7 x 30.5cm

          This bold tempera painting by Jacob Lawrence captures the heavy chaos of travel. Discover this powerful piece of history today.

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          Struggle Series - No. 10: Washington Crossing the Delaware – art print by Jacob Lawrence

          View the most popular artwork of Jacob Lawrence ranked #20: Struggle Series - No. 10: Washington Crossing the Delaware
          1954 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 30.5 x 40.6cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 20 of 157 artworks by Jacob Lawrence
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          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$17538 × 26 cm Commission this artwork
          Same size as the original$18241 × 31 cm Commission at original size

          The Wedding – art print by Jacob Lawrence

          View the most popular artwork of Jacob Lawrence ranked #21: The Wedding
          1948 · Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 21 of 157 artworks by Jacob Lawrence
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          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$25035 × 29 cm Commission this artwork

          Taboo by Jacob Lawrence

          View the most popular artwork of Jacob Lawrence ranked #22: Taboo
          1963 · Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 22 of 157 artworks by Jacob Lawrence
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          Migration Series No.59: In the North they had the freedom to vote, 1941, Jacob Lawrence

          View the most popular artwork of Jacob Lawrence ranked #23: Migration Series No.59: In the North they had the freedom to vote
          1941 · The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C. · original 45.7 x 30.5cm
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          Migration Series No.31: The migrants found improved housing when they arrived north, 1941, Jacob Lawrence

          View the most popular artwork of Jacob Lawrence ranked #24: Migration Series No.31: The migrants found improved housing when they arrived north
          1941 · The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C. · original 30.5 x 45.7cm
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          Migration Series No.23: The migration spread (1941)

          View the most popular artwork of Jacob Lawrence ranked #25: Migration Series No.23: The migration spread
          1941 · The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C. · original 30.5 x 45.7cm
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          The artist

          Jacob Lawrence

          1917 – 2000

          Portrait of Jacob Lawrence
          Quick facts
          • NationalityUnited States
          • Creative periodsmature period
          • Topics exploredharlem renaissance, people, biblical narrative, sermon, social commentary
          • Room fitliving room
          • Vibeinspirational
          • Color intensitybalanced, monochromatic
          • Top 3 worksMigration Series No.57: The female workers were the last to arrive north, The Library, Bar and Grill
          • Typical colorsearthy, neutrals
          Biography

          A Life Painted in Story: The World of Jacob Lawrence

          Jacob Armstead Lawrence, born in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in 1917, emerged as one of the most significant American artists of the 20th century. His life story is intrinsically woven into his art—a powerful narrative shaped by the realities of being African-American during a period of profound social change. Following his parents’ divorce in 1924, Lawrence experienced a childhood marked by movement and adaptation, spending time in foster care in Philadelphia before ultimately finding a home with his mother in Harlem during the vibrant years of the Harlem Renaissance. This immersion into the cultural heart of Black America would become the wellspring of his artistic vision. It was within the bustling streets and communal spirit of Harlem that Lawrence first encountered art, attending classes at Utopia Children’s House and later studying under Charles Alston at the Harlem Art Workshop—a formative experience that set him on a path to becoming a visual storyteller of unparalleled depth.

          Dynamic Cubism: A Style Born of Experience

          Lawrence didn't simply adopt artistic styles; he forged his own, famously describing it as “dynamic cubism.” This wasn’t an imitation of the European avant-garde but rather a unique synthesis of modernist principles and the lived experiences of his community. Influenced by the bold colors and flattened forms of African sculpture and Mexican muralists—artists who prioritized narrative and social commentary—Lawrence developed a visual language that was both strikingly modern and deeply rooted in Black culture. His paintings are characterized by strong, simplified shapes, vibrant color palettes, and a deliberate rejection of traditional perspective. This approach wasn’t merely aesthetic; it served to emphasize the emotional weight of his subjects and create a sense of immediacy and accessibility. He sought not to replicate reality but to distill its essence, capturing the spirit of a people and their history with unwavering honesty.

          Chronicling History & Everyday Life

          Lawrence’s artistic output is remarkable for its breadth and thematic consistency. He didn't focus on isolated portraits or landscapes; instead, he created sweeping series that tackled monumental historical events and the nuances of everyday Black life. His breakthrough came with The Migration Series, a powerful sequence of sixty panels depicting the Great Migration—the mass movement of African Americans from the rural South to the industrial North in search of opportunity and escape from Jim Crow segregation. This work, begun in 1940-41, catapulted Lawrence to national recognition, earning him accolades and securing his place as a leading voice in American art. But The Migration Series was just the beginning. He went on to create equally compelling series dedicated to figures like Toussaint L’Ouverture, Frederick Douglass, and Harriet Tubman—transforming historical narratives into accessible visual stories. Beyond these grand historical cycles, Lawrence also found beauty and significance in the ordinary: scenes of barbershops, diners, and domestic life became canvases for exploring themes of community, resilience, and identity. His painting Bar and Grill, a stark depiction of segregation within a New Orleans café, exemplifies his ability to distill complex social realities into potent visual statements. Similarly, Victory and Defeat, with its imposing wall of cannonballs, commemorates the pivotal siege of Yorktown, Virginia, offering a nuanced reflection on American history.

          Legacy & Enduring Influence

          Jacob Lawrence’s impact extends far beyond his impressive body of work. He was not only an artist but also a dedicated educator, teaching at institutions like Black Mountain College and the University of Washington for sixteen years. Through his teaching, he nurtured generations of artists, encouraging them to find their own voices and explore themes relevant to their experiences. Lawrence paved the way for countless African-American artists who followed, challenging prevailing norms and expanding the boundaries of American art. His work continues to resonate today, prompting critical conversations about race, history, and social justice. Featured in prominent museums such as the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the University of Washington’s collection, his paintings serve as enduring testaments to the power of art to illuminate the human condition and inspire change. He left behind a legacy not just of beautiful images but of courageous storytelling—a visual chronicle of a people's journey toward freedom and self-determination.

          Questions & Answers

          What are the birthplace and birth year of Jacob Lawrence?

          Jacob Lawrence was born in Atlantic City in 1917.

          Can I explore Jacob Lawrence's works by color spectrum?

          The Spectral Index of Jacob Lawrence is a page that organizes the artist's artworks by their colors.

          What are the birth city and country of Jacob Lawrence?

          Jacob Lawrence was born in Atlantic City, in United States.

          By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 1, 2026
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