1940-2020, age 80, born pike country, alabama. john was an american politician and civil rights activist in us house of representatives for georgia’s 5th district from 1987 until his death in 2020. he was chairman of the student nonviolent coordinating committee from 1963 to 1966, and was jailed many times during non-violent protests. john lewis is one of the ‘big six’ leaders of civil rights movement.

black conté pencil drawing 20x27 inch (51x69 cm) approx.