Duet c. 1953

"Duet" is a lithograph by American artist Billy Morrow Jackson created in 1953. This piece is a black and white depiction of two figures in a stylized and abstract manner, possibly representing a jazz musician and a drummer. Jackson's work is known for its gestural lines and playful use of abstraction, capturing the energy and improvisation of jazz music. The use of black and white highlights the starkness and dynamism of the composition, inviting the viewer to engage with the rhythm and movement of the depicted performance. This lithograph is a testament to Jackson's interest in exploring the relationship between visual art and music, with the graphic qualities of the artwork reflecting the expressiveness and rhythm of jazz.