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Ben Shahn
IMMIGRANT FAMILY

1941

About the Item

Shahn, Ben. IMMIGRANT FAMILY. Serigraph, 1941. Prescott 2. Edition size unknown; Prescott knew of only 3. This copy unsigned. 11 1/2 x 18 inches (image), 19 1/4 x 25 1/4 (sheet), framed to 23 x 28 1/4 inches. This was only the second print made by Shahn, and the first serigraph, a medium in which he continued to use for his prints throughout his career. Provenance: Kennedy Galleries, with its label, George Krevsky Gallery, with its label, and estate of Donald Brenwasser, New Jersey. In excellent condition. Very Rare.
  • Creator:
    Ben Shahn (1898-1969, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1941
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23 in (58.42 cm)Width: 28 in (71.12 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Portland, ME
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 132621stDibs: LU36735808572
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