Ain't Misbehavin'

1938

William H. Holst

Associated Names
William H. Holst

Artist, American, 1912 - 1995

This is a drawing of a jazz band performing on stage with a singer in the spotlight. The image shows a lively jazz scene, with the band accompanying the singer who stands at the center of the composition. The band members are playing various instruments, including a piano and a trumpet. The singer appears to be in a powerful vocal performance. Curtains frame the stage, and shadowed foreground shows silhouettes of audience members. The drawing uses high contrast to highlight the spotlight effect on the singer and create a dramatic atmosphere typical of a vibrant nightlife performance.
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Inscriptions

In pencil: lower left, "Ain't Misbehavin'"; lower right, William Holst.

Wikidata ID

Q76442320

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