120.9.14.286.9.33-ton 290.9.27 be at 153.9.28.110.8.17.255.9.29 evening 178.9.8... -an informer's coded message
1955
41.0 x 31.0 cm
제이콥 로렌스 (1917 – 2000)
할렘 르네상스의 핵심적인 아프리카계 미국인 예술가 제이콥 로렌스(1917-2000)를 만나보세요. '역동적 입체주의'와 흑인의 삶, 역사, 사회 정의에 대한 강렬한 묘사로 잘 알려져 있습니다.
American Revolutionary officer-turned-traitor Benedict Arnold used a numerical substitution system to inform the British of General George Washington’s secret plan to cross the Hudson River in 1780. Lawrence conceived of this exchange close-up as the informer whispers into the ear of his contact. Eliminating the space between the stony faces, he emphasized the dangerous nature of espionage and betrayal. The artist painted this panel one year after the collapse of Joseph McCarthy’s damaging investigations into the loyalties of progressive Americans. The subject pointedly references the widespread fear created by informers and "friendly witnesses" as well as by the FBI, which surveilled many artists, including Lawrence, for so-called "subversive" ties to left-leaning organizations.
작품 정보
- 제목: 120.9.14.286.9.33-ton 290.9.27 be at 153.9.28.110.8.17.255.9.29 evening 178.9.8... -an informer's coded message
- 작가: 제이콥 로렌스
- 제작 연도: 1955
- 원래 크기: 41.0 x 31.0 cm
- 매체: Portrait
- 저작권 상태: 저작권 보호 중
- 색상 팔레트: Earthy
- 체감 밝기: deep_shadow
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