Jacob Lawrence  1917-2000

An American painter known for his portrayal of African-American historical subjects and contemporary life, Lawrence referred to his style as "dynamic cubism", an art form popularized in Europe which drew great inspiration from West African and Meso-American art. Lawrence was one of the most important artists of the 20th century, widely renowned for his modernist depictions of everyday life as well as epic narratives of African American history and historical figures.  Lawrence underscored a life-long vision of man’s labor and struggle as his major theme.

Evening Grosbeak populations have declined by an estimated 74% between 1966 and 2019. Flock sizes were down by 27%, in the early 2000s compared with the late 1980s.