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From a bird’s–eye view, we see a crowded pool hall full of activity. The
artist Jacob Lawrence was intrigued with the angular geometry inherent in
the visual mixture of tables, pool cues, elbows, and shoulders. The repeating,
flat shapes and bold colors of this composition give it a modern look that
Lawrence believed helped viewers of all backgrounds connect with his work.
Whether playing for pleasure or monetary gain, the men in the pool parlor
are intent on their game. < BACK |
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Pool Parlor, 1942 Jacob Lawrence (American, 19172000) Watercolor and gouache on paper; 31 1/8 x 22 7/8 in. (79.1 x 58.1 cm ) The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York Arthur Hoppock Hearn Fund, 194 (42.167) |
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