During the Jim Crow era, when Black artists were grappling with systemic racism and limited opportunities in the United States, many found refuge in Haiti—the first free Black republic. Swipe to uncover their story ➡️ #ArtUncovered . . . . 🖼 Philomé Obin, “Paysans Sortant et Allant au Marché (Villagers Going to the Market),” 1953 oil on board overall: 40.64 × 50.8 cm (16 × 20 in.), Gift of Beverly and John Fox Sullivan 🖼 Jacob Lawrence, “The Capture,” 1987 color screenprint on wove paper, image: 71.3 x 45.6 cm (28 1/16 x 17 15/16 in.), Gift of Alexander M. and Judith W. Laughlin 🖼 Lois Mailou Jones, “The Green Door,” 1981, watercolor over graphite on wove paper, 19 × 24 in., Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, William A. Clark Fund) #Haiti #art #haitian #history #explore #explorepage #painting #artist