These artists were able to provide a true picture of African-American life, culture, and experience in and around Harlem in their works. Some artists painted the great migration from the South providing vivid, rich insight and visual glimpses into what life in the South looks like compared to the new life in the North such as Jacob Lawrence. Another artist painted the Harlem scene, lighting artist Palmer Hayden. “Palmer Hayden was in Paris during much of the Harlem Renaissance” (Room 68). Hayden was from Harlem, but was stationed in Europe during World War I when he came home to visit and was fascinated by the new art movement taking place in Harlem at that time. His works take an in-depth look at the Harlem scene, social and political movements, and normal everyday life. One of Hayden's most famous paintings is titled Midsummer Night in Harlem; this painting allows the viewer to see what a summer afternoon in Harlem looks like. The viewer will first notice the busy street with children playing and adults sitting on the stairs engaged in daily conversation. Hayden gives the viewer a glimpse into the musical element of Harlem, one of the people in the painting is sitting on the stairs playing a guitar. Haynes also allows the viewer to see the presence of religion