"Ella Fitzgerald" by Stephen Longstreet

April 25 Today is the 103rd anniversary of the birth of Ella Fitzgerald, one of the most prominent and influential jazz singers of the 20th century. Among her many musical qualities, Ella Fitzgerald was especially renowned for her masterful improvisations, particularly through scat singing. This ink drawing of Fitzgerald was created by artist and author Stephen Longstreet during a 1975 recording session for Pablo Records.

Ella Fitzgerald

Data Source: National Portrait Gallery

Artist: Stephen Longstreet, 18 Apr 1907 - 20 Feb 2002
Sitter: Ella Fitzgerald, 25 Apr 1917 - 15 Jun 1996

Date: 1975

Credit Line: National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Stephen Longstreet

Medium: Ink on paper
Dimensions: Sheet: 24.8 × 21.6 cm (9 3/4 × 8 1/2")

Type: Drawing

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