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Ben ShahnMan Sounding Horn (Psalm 150)1969-1970
1969-1970
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Man Sounding Horn (Psalm 150)
Lithograph, 1969-1970
Estate signed: "Ben Shahn/by B.B. Shahn" in pencil lower center
Stamped signature lower right (see photo)
Signed by Mourlot Lith. in pencil lower right (see photo)
Edition: 125 (67/125) see photo
Psalm 150, "A Hallelujah Chorus"
Published by Kennedy Graphics, Ltd., New York, NY
Printed by Mourlot Graphics, Ltd., New York, NY
Reference: Prescott 255
Kennedy Galleries, The Kennedy Graphics, 380, reproduced
Condition: Very good
Image/sheet size: 20 1/8 x 25 3/8 inches
A posthumous print
"This was the final project completed by Ben Shahn (1898-1969), leading American realist painter and muralist widely recognized for his socially conscious works. Born in Lithuania to Jewish parents, Shahn emigrated to the United States in 1906 and became a popular and versatile artist who worked in a variety of media and on a range of projects. His credits are as varied as assistant to muralist Diego Rivera, photographer for the Resettlement Administration (alongside the likes of Dorothea Lange and his friend, Walker Evans), maker of posters for the Office of War Information during WWII, and commercial artist for CBS. He is best known, however, for artwork depicting left-leaning political ideals and highlighting social concerns, such as his series of gouache paintings known as "The Passion of Sacco and Vanzetti," and his New Deal-era murals showing the plight of the working class. According to the preface to the present work, Shahn became increasingly introspective and deeply interested in religious imagery toward the end of his life. Here, the artist creates an intimate series of lithographs using Hebrew calligraphy and simple line drawings to illustrate his favorite Psalm, number 150, calling for music and dancing in praise of the Lord. It is all the more poignant knowing that this was Shahn's last work before his death, published posthumously and thus unsigned. " Courtesy Phillip Pirages
- Creator:Ben Shahn (1898-1969, American)
- Creation Year:1969-1970
- Dimensions:Height: 20.13 in (51.14 cm)Width: 25.38 in (64.47 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Fairlawn, OH
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