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Monday, October 26, 2009

The Legacy of John Brown is on view at the Akron Art Museum

A series of screenprints tells the story of the abolitionist including his decade in Akron.

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Jacob Lawrence, After John Brown's capture, he was put to trial for his life in Charles Town, Virginia (now West Virginia), 1978, screenprint on paper, 20 x 14 in., Collection of the Akron Art Museum, Gift of David and Frances Cooper 1979.35 u
Jacob Lawrence, After John Brown's capture, he was put to trial for his life in Charles Town, Virginia (now West Virginia), 1978, screenprint on paper, 20 x 14 in., Collection of the Akron Art Museum, Gift of David and Frances Cooper 1979.35 u
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In Akron, a seminal moment in American history is being commemorated through music and visual art. "The Passion of John Brown" premiered last month at the Akron Symphony. And "The Legend of John Brown" is on view through mid-February at the Akron Art Museum. It's part of a sesquicentennial observance of the Civil War and the role of one of Akron's most famous residents in sparking it.

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Jacob Lawrence American, born 1917, Atlantic City, NJ; died 2000, Seattle, WA To the people he found worthy of his trust, he communicated his plans, 1978 Screenprint on paper 14 x 20 in. Collection of the Akron Art Museum, Gift of David and Frances Cooper 1979.35 g
Jacob Lawrence, John Brown took to guerrilla warfare, 1978, screenprint on paper, 14 x 20 in., Collection of the Akron Art Museum, Gift of David and Frances Cooper 1979.35 k
Jacob Lawrence American, born 1917, Atlantic City, NJ; died 2000, Seattle, WA John Brown's victory at Black Jack drove those pro-slavery to new fury, and those who were anti-slavery to new efforts, 1978 Screenprint on paper 20 x 14 in. Collection of the Akron Art Museum, Gift of David and Frances Cooper 1979.35 l
Jacob Lawrence, John Brown made many trips to Canada organizing for his assault on Harpers Ferry, 1978, screenprint on paper, 20 x 14 in., Collection of the Akron Art Museum, Gift of David and Frances Cooper 1979.35 o
Jacob Lawrence, Sunday, October 16, 1859, John Brown with a company of 21 men, white and black, marched on Harpers Ferry, 1978, screenprint on paper, 14 x 20 in., Collection of the Akron Art Museum, Gift of David and Frances Cooper 1979.35 s


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After leaving Akron, Jon Brown brought his family to Lake Placid, NY where after the raid on Harper's Ferry, Browns body was laid to rest.

Lake Placid is commemorating the life and legacy of John Brown December 4th and 8th, 2009 - 150 years after his trail, hanging, cortege back to Lake Placid (North Elba) and burial.
A Symposium will be held to examine the life and actions of John Brown, and those who believed in and joined his efforts, as well as recognize the ramifications that still influence us to this day.

More information can be found about the event at :

http://www.johnbrowncominghome.com/John_Brown_Coming_Home.html


Posted by: Carol Joannette (Lake Placid, NY) on October 27, 2009 2:54PM
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