Question

Jacob Lawrence was the first African American artist to _________________________.
a.
gain acclaim from whites in the New York art world
b.
sell a painting
c.
be invited to the European Art Expo
d.
all of the above

Answer 1

a. He was the first African American artist to gain acclaim from whites in the New York art world — his 1941 Migration Series brought him major recognition from New York critics and collectors.