
"A good man is hard to find" Original Vintage Ben Shahn Political Satire Poster
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Ben Shahn"A good man is hard to find" Original Vintage Ben Shahn Political Satire Poster1948
1948
About the Item
- Creator:Ben Shahn (1898-1969, American)
- Creation Year:1948
- Dimensions:Height: 43.75 in (111.13 cm)Width: 28 in (71.12 cm)
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- Condition:Very Good (B+) condition original vintage poster with beautiful color. There is some light wear including a 7" tear from top in the white background, which is nicely restored and unobtrusive.
- Gallery Location:Boston, MA
- Reference Number:Seller: USC114481stDibs: LU133229756232
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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