Pianist and Singer

About this work

This painting shows two people, one playing the piano and the other singing. The piano player is sitting down, and the singer is standing up. They are both wearing long-sleeved shirts and pants. The background is a solid blue color. The painting is done in a simple style, with bold lines and flat colors. The artist used a woodcut technique to create the image. The woodcut is printed in black ink on blue blotting paper. The painting is held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington. If you want to learn more about the artist's technique, look up the woodcut technique.