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Ben Shahn To Days of Childhood That are Still Unexplained Signed Lithograph 1968
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An intriguing and sentimental lithograph titled To Days of Childhood That are Still Unexplained by Ben Shahn. From the Rainier Maria Rilke portfolio, For the Sake of a Single Verse, New York, 1968, First edition lithograph printed in colors at Atelier Mourlot, on Richard de Bas hand-made paper, from the rare, smaller, original hand signed edition of 200 that were signed in red brush. The subject depicts a grouping of six serene figures that are silhouetted in purple and blue. Dimensions: 28.25"w x 1.5"d x 32"h (framed). In very good vintage condition.
- Creator:Ben Shahn (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 28.25 in (71.76 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1968
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- Seller Location:Keego Harbor, MI
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2715339122232
Ben Shahn
Ben Shahn (1898 – 1969) was a Lithuanian-born American artist. He is best known for his works of social realism, his left-wing political views, and his series of lectures published as The Shape of Content. Shahn began his path to becoming an artist in New York, where he was first trained as a lithographer. Shahn's early experiences with lithography and graphic design is apparent in his later prints and paintings which often include the combination of text and image. Shahn's primary medium was egg tempera, popular among social realists. Shahn mixed different genres of art. His body of art is distinctive for its lack of traditional landscapes, still lifes, and portraits. Shahn used both expressive and precise visual languages, which he coalesced through the consistency of his authoritative line. Shahn is also noted for his use of unique symbolism, which is often compared to the imagery in Paul Klee's drawings. His art is striking but also introspective. He often captured figures engrossed in their own worlds. Although he used many mediums, his pieces are consistently thoughtful and playful.
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