MILES DAVIS ORIGINAL SKETCH
Excellent original sketch, 7 1/2" x 9 3/4", executed by legendary jazz trumpeter MILES DAVIS (1926-1991) in black ink. The sketch depicts an abstracted female figure, with two faces visible in profile, and dressed in flowing, fully abstract robes. The sketch is matted and framed, and is unsigned, as were most of Davis's sketches, else fine. Davis began drawing and painting in earnest in 1980, during a period of recovery from addiction and other health issues. While largely overshadowed by his music during his lifetime, Davis's visual art was used for the covers of the albums "Star People" and "Amandla", as well as the backdrops for several of his live performances, and has seen gallery showings around the world in the years since the musician's death. From the distinguished MarK Mitchell Collection of African-American letters, documents and manuscripts.