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Benjamin G. BennoPortrait of a Woman1953
1953
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A smokey portrait of a nude woman in pastel and charcoal on paper. This piece is an example of the more representational side of Benjamin Benno's practice, showing in more realistic detail than usual the subject of the work. It is signed in the lower right and framed in a large ornamental wood frame.
Portrait of a Woman
Benjamin Benno, American (1901–1980)
Date: 1953
Pastel and Charcoal on paper, signed lower right
Size: 18.5 x 10.5 in. (46.99 x 26.67 cm)
Frame Size: 27 x 19 inches
- Creator:Benjamin G. Benno (1901-1980, American)
- Creation Year:1953
- Dimensions:Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Long Island City, NY
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