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27-Mar-2021

Duke Ellington mural

This famous DC mural was originally painted on a different building in 1997 but was moved to the True Reformer building when new construction blocked the view of it. It was removed for restoration in 2012 and was replicated seven years later by the artist on its second home, in the auditorium of which Ellington played his first paid performance.

I had read that the mural was no longer extant so was surprised to catch sight of it on U Street NW when we were out searching for cherry blossom sculptures.

Best to view in "Original" because other versions resized by Pbase are decidedly
unsharp.

‘MXY-7,’ Steve Rands, posted earlier:

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
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other sizes: small medium large original auto
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carol j. phipps17-Jul-2021 18:07
Somehow fitting for the Capital city. V
Dennis Hoyne10-Apr-2021 15:01
A beautiful, lively and colorful street scene!
Jeff Real10-Apr-2021 12:14
You made a spectacular image of this incredible place!
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Julie Oldfield06-Apr-2021 00:52
What a contrast in subjects. I really like your POV. V
Buz Kiefer06-Apr-2021 00:34
Nice tribute to Duke and his music. The other building makes for an interesting counterpoint. V
bill friedlander05-Apr-2021 23:29
Two different styles. The Ellington one is very elegant and his portrait superb. Looks like an interesting neighborhood. V
Marwan Habib05-Apr-2021 22:07
The kind of mural I like a lot. Nice image Helen.
Don Mottershead05-Apr-2021 21:42
Love him madly. I've got a whole shelf of Ellington CDs. Was listening to him in the car this morning.
Nicely captured.
Mairéad05-Apr-2021 20:47
Great to see it has survived and the lower mural adds to the scene.
Nestor Derkach05-Apr-2021 16:07
A very nice point of view making a very eye appealing composition .
Love the Mural nice monochrome with a splash of color.
Duke Ellington is very worthy of a Mural created some great music.
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hayl05-Apr-2021 14:48
It’s a terrific tribute to him.
Marcia Rules05-Apr-2021 13:46
What a clash of styles! Cool!
Nick Paoni05-Apr-2021 13:06
So nice to see that the mural has survived the test of time and moves. It sure contrasts with the ones below it though.
janescottcumming05-Apr-2021 11:25
Two murals in one shot and they are both wonderful and interesting. V
marie-jose wolff05-Apr-2021 10:36
two very contrasting and different murals, fine capture! V
Philip P05-Apr-2021 10:21
Superb capture, of a mural to a musical icon!
danad05-Apr-2021 09:40
A facade full of contrasted murals. V.
Tom LeRoy05-Apr-2021 09:10
Iconic musician and fine mural. Well seen and shot. V
Wim Ensie05-Apr-2021 09:06
What a difference between the two murals, fantasy and reality, but like Duke the most. Beautiful Helen. BV
John Hamers05-Apr-2021 08:35
Quite a contrast in these two murals. Great POV for this capture V!
Industrial Heritage05-Apr-2021 08:26
A great mix of 2 styles of street art
joseantonio05-Apr-2021 06:56
a nice place to sit and have a drink while enjoying this mural.V.
globalgadabout05-Apr-2021 05:07
how tastes change in murals...there certainly is lots to see here..