Lot # 50 - "The Runners" By Renowned African-American Artist Jacob Lawrence

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Start Date/Time: 17-Jun-2026 7:00:00 PM
End Date/Time: 24-Jun-2026 7:49:00 PM
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"The Runners" By Renowned African-American Artist Jacob Lawrence

Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000) known for his narrative paintings depicting the African-American experience, was commissioned to create artwork for the 1972 Munich Olympics

His contribution, "The Runners," captures the energy and athleticism of the Olympic Games through his distinctive style.

The striking piece employs Lawrence’s signature "dynamic cubism" to capture the straining, geometric intensity of a relay race

This poster is a significant piece of sports art history, representing a collaboration between a renowned artist and a major international event

Blue painted wood frame under glass

The original painting that the poster is based on, "Study for the Munich Olympic Games Poster," is part of the permanent collection at the Seattle Art Museum

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41"T x 26"W


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