Bob Thompson's 'Measure of My Song' Showcases Jazz-Inspired Riffs on Old Masters at Maximillian William

The "Measure of My Song" exhibition at Maximillian William in London features six paintings by Bob Thompson, all created between 1960 and 1964. Three of these works reinterpret historical art. Thompson, who died at just 29 in 1966, created nearly a thousand pieces after moving to Europe in 1961. Notable among the paintings are "Abundance of the Four Elements" from 1964, influenced by a 1606 work by Hendrik de Clerck and Bruegel the Elder, and "Perseus and Andromeda," inspired by Titian's 1554–56 piece. Other showcased works include "Untitled (Triptych)" (circa 1960), "The Casting of the Spell" (1960), and "Turkey Catch" (1963). The exhibition runs until December 13.