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Harold Jackman (August 18, 1901 – July 8, 1961) was a British-born teacher, model, and patron of the arts with emphasis on African American art and literature. Raised in Harlem, Jackman was known for his involvement in the Harlem Renaissance and his dedication to preserving African American cultural artifacts. [1]
16 de jul. de 2019 · Harold Jackman reportedly appears as one of the protagonists in Carl Van Vechten’s scandalous novel of Harlem life, Nigger Heaven (1926) and has since appeared as a character in Ben Neihart’s bizarre Rough Amusements, The True Story of A’Lelia Walker, Patroness of the Harlem Renaissance’s Down-Low Culture.
27 de feb. de 2023 · New York Social Studies teacher Harold Jackman was a model, magazine editor, and charismatic patron of the arts during the Harlem Renaissance. Here he is depicted in the 1925 drawing A College Lad. Photo Credit: Winold Reiss.
Harold Jackman is often referred to as Countee Cullen’s best friend. My research focuses on exploring the meaning behind Harold Jackman as the first physical representation of the New Negro and how Jackman contributed to the Harlem Renaissance.
The Cullen Jackman Memorial Collection (1881-1995) documents the artistic and creative nature of those of African descent. A series of note within this collection are the photographs by Carl Van Vechten, an American writer, artistic photographer, and patron of the Harlem Renaissance.
In the 20’s and 30’s, Mr. Jackman was often described as “a boulevardier,” and as such he was a head-turner. So much so, that many of the era’s leading artists and photographers, including Winold Reiss, Richmond Barthe, Carl Van Vechten, and James L. Allen rushed to capture his handsome visage.
Harold Jackman (18 de agosto de 1901 - 8 de julio de 1961) fue un maestro, modelo y mecenas de las artes nacido en Gran Bretaña con énfasis en el arte y la literatura afroamericanos. Criado en Harlem, Jackman era conocido por su participación en el Renacimiento de Harlem y su dedicación a la preservación de los artefactos culturales ...
