Jazz 1943 - 1944

Norman Lewis's 1943-1944 lithograph *Jazz* depicts an energetic scene of four musicians, their bodies and instruments overlapping in an abstract composition. The work is a powerful expression of the vibrancy and dynamism of jazz music, and its influence on African American culture. Lewis's use of strong, bold lines and expressive shading gives the figures a sense of movement and energy. The artist's distinctive style, influenced by both Cubism and Abstract Expressionism, is evident in the fragmented forms and overlapping planes. *Jazz* is a powerful work that celebrates the cultural significance of jazz music.