The Legend of John Brown
Artist/Maker
Jacob Lawrence
(United States, 1917-2000)
Date1977
MediumSilk screen prints on Domestic Etching paper, through hand‐cut film stencils
DimensionsImage: 20 × 14 in. (50.8 × 35.6 cm)
Sheet: 25 7/8 × 20 in. (65.7 × 50.8 cm)
Sheet: 25 7/8 × 20 in. (65.7 × 50.8 cm)
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineGift of Kathryn Primas, A.B. '99
Object number2020.3.18
DescriptionJuly 3, 1859, John Brown stocked an old barn with guns and ammunitions. He was ready to strike his first blow at slavery.On View
Not on view
