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Jam Session

c. 1958-1959

William Sharp

Associated Names

William Sharp

Artist, American, 1900 - 1961

The image features an abstract composition of intertwining curves and angular lines. The artwork showcases an abstract representation of musicians playing instruments like trumpets, saxophones, and a piano. The musicians have exaggerated facial features and appear absorbed in their performance. The use of blue and gray tones adds to the energy and rhythm depicted in the scene.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

image: 532 x 383 mm
sheet: 661 x 509 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.4369

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

In pencil: lower right, William Sharp; lower center (before signature): For Manny Zeoon; On stone (drum): lower left, NEW/ORLEANS/JAZZ/BAND.

Wikidata ID

Q76441521

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