The Life of Toussaint L’Ouverture: General Toussaint

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Title

The Life of Toussaint L’Ouverture: General Toussaint

Subject

man

Description

A man is depicted with his side profile and he is dressed in military attire from the 18th century. He is wearing a red coat with gold and white detailing, and a ruffled white shirt. His hair is mainly a dark gray, and he is wearing a red hat that matches the color of his jacket. The hat also has a feather on it that matches the white of his ruffled shirt. The background of the portrait is a dark green.

Creator

Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000)

Born: September 7, 1917 (Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA)
Died: June 9, 2000 (Seattle, Washington, USA)

Source

10018, Visual Resources Library, AH

Date

1986

Rights

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Format

Art Form: Prints
Material: silkscreen; paper
Measurements: 32 1/8 x 22 in. (81.6 x 55.9 cm)

Type

20th Century; Expressive Cubism