Bessie Smith holding feathers photographed by Carl Van Vechten February Bessie Smith was an American blues singer nicknamed The Empress of the Blues Smith was the most popular female blues singer of the s and s She is often regarded as one of the greatest singers of her era and a major influence on subsequent jazz vocalists In the s Smith became the highest paid black entertainer of the day heading her own shows which sometimes featured as many as troupers and touring in her own railroad car Smiths career was cut short by a combination of the Great Depression and the advent of Hollywood talkies which spelled the end for vaudeville In Smith was critically injured in a car accident while traveling along US Route Smiths funeral was held in Philadelphia and an estimated mourners who filed past her coffin
Musical Art
Live your best life to the beats of your favorite song even when there’s no music playing. Our music art collection will show you how! Choose from abstract masterpieces inspired by jazz, or relive the thrill of dancing at your favorite concert with portraits of rock stars.
Art, like music, helps express emotion. Explore our collection to express yourself through your musical art taste. Day Tripper by Peter Adderley, a portrait of Fleetwood Mac, and a vibrant Prince illustration is some of our staff’s hot favorites.
Figurative Art
Think reality delights? You bet your walls do too. So, why not introduce them to our collection of figurative art. Make acquaintance with inspiring muses of famous masters or get a glimpse of pop culture icons caught on camera. Any masterpieces you choose will give your space a unique story to share in our handcrafted frames.
This genre of art involves a realistic depiction of living as well as inanimate objects. Artists like Jean Michel Basquiat, Norman Rockwell, and Banksy are renowned for giving a platform to cultural commentary and human experiences through their art.
