Drummer 1948

richardfranklinbartlett

print

imaginative character sketch

light pencil work

shading to add clarity

print

pencil sketch

personal sketchbook

idea generation sketch

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

fantasy sketch

Richard Franklin Bartlett's 1948 lithograph "Drummer" depicts a jazz drummer in a dimly lit setting, his body contorted as he hits the cymbals with a dramatic flourish. The composition is dominated by the drummer’s silhouette, while the other musicians in the band are blurred into the background, showcasing Bartlett’s mastery of light and shadow. This artwork is a testament to the dynamism of jazz music and Bartlett's talent for capturing movement in printmaking.