While in New Orleans, I was intrigued by a poster called The Last Session.
In trying to research who each of the figures of betrayal were in the work, I was quick to learn that parodies of Leonardo Da Vinci’s 1498 iconic work are common as thieves.
The proliferation of this icon, re-branded and spun, is confusing to say the least, an image that everyone seems to know and yet no one understand. Yes, just like getting a tattoo.
We are monkeys ‘bi’ and LARGE.
I am descended of the bear.
I’m pretty sure we know all these musicians from left to right:
Thelonius Monk p
James P Johnson p
Ray Charles p
Miles Davis t
Ella Fitzgerald v
George Pops Foster b
Louis Armstrong t
Johnny Hodges s
Sidney Bechet cl
Billy Holiday v
Duke Ellington p
Bix Beiderbecke t
Ferd Jelly Roll Morton p
Okay? Loyal Regards from M. Potash
Thank you for the information. It is very kind of you. McPhedran.
I have the print. It came with a sheet for reference. I will look at it while I have it off my wall.
Any and all names would be much appreciated!
I have the print. I think I bought it in NO in 1998. However I cannot find the reference sheet. Is there a way to get a copy of that?
I am afraid I cannot find that information either.