Summary Of Jacob Lawrence Pool Parrlor
Pool Parlor, by Jacob Lawrence is truly a unique piece of art. Lawrence’s work showcases a 1940’s pool hall in Harlem, New York. This painting intrigued me in several ways; as a young child, I spent a large amount of time in pool halls due to my family being national competitive pool players. I also enjoy the Jazz and Blues genre of music that has roots in the Harlem community. Lawrence does a great job in capturing the atmosphere of a busy pool hall. Just looking at the painting, makes me hear the usual pool hall noises; the cracking cue ball, clinging glasses, friendly chatter, and smooth jazz playing from the jukebox. The first thing noticeable visually is the overall darkness throughout the painting. Most objects in the painting are painted