Jitterbug Swing

c. 1939

David Burke

Associated Names
David Burke

Artist, American

The image consists of intersecting shapes and lines that suggest movement. Figures twist and bend, resembling objects such as people dancing. The vivid use of colors adds to the chaos, with various figures intertwining in a whirlwind of excitement.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

In pencil: lower center, Jitterbug Swing; lower right, David Burke (crossed off) D. BOCHOVSKY, below; lower right margin, #1

Markings

Stamped in blue: lower left, FILE PROOF/.../GRAPHIC ARTS DIVISION/N.Y.C. WPA ART PROJECT; (in black) JITTERBUG SWING/D. BOUHOVSKY [sic]/COL.WC;
Stamped in blue: lower left, (faint) NEW YORK CITY WPA ART PROJECT

Wikidata ID

Q76441582

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