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Ben ShahnSilkscreen with Old Testament Psalm 57 pencil signed 255/300 provenance letter1967
1967
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Ben Shahn
Silkscreen inspired by Old Testament Psalm 57, 1967
Silkscreen on Japon paper
Hand signed and numbered 255/300 by the artist on the front, with a copy of the provenance letter (see photo)
23.5 x 23.5 inches
Unframed (ships flat between boards, not rolled, given the delicateness of the Japon paper)
Silkscreen on Japon paper inspired by Psalm 57, a psalm of David from the Old Testament by the celebrated artist Ben Shahn
"Praise him with psaltery and harp", hand signed, numbered and dated 1966
This work, inspired by Psalm 57 of the Old Testament has fine provenance. It was a gift of the Chairman of Benrus Watch Corporation to his good friends to welcome in the year 1967. (Shown here is a copy of the letter from Chairman Oscar M. Lazrus to recipients of this special gift featuring a quote from the Psalm of David, and introducing the distinguished American artist Ben Shahn, with this exquisite work.)
For your reference, below is the complete text of Psalm 57:
For the Leader; Al-tashheth. [A Psalm] of David; Michtam; when he fled from Saul, in the cave.
Be gracious unto me, O God, be gracious unto me,
For in Thee hath my soul taken refuge;
Yea, in the shadow of Thy wings will I take refuge,
Until calamities be overpast.
I will cry unto God Most high;
Unto God that accomplisheth it for me.
He will send from heaven, and save me,
When he that would swallow me up taunteth,
Selah
God shall send forth His mercy and His truth.
My soul is among lions, I do lie down among them that are aflame;
Even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows,
And their tongue a sharp sword.
Be Thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; Thy glory be above all the earth.
They have prepared a net for my steps,
My soul is bowed down;
They have digged a pit before me,
They are fallen into the midst thereof themselves.
Selah
My heart is stedfast, O God, my heart is stedfast;
I will sing, yea, I will sing praises.
Awake, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp;
I will awake the dawn.
I will give thanks unto Thee, O Lord, among the peoples;
I will sing praises unto Thee among the nations.
For Thy mercy is great unto the heavens,
And Thy truth unto the skies.
Be Thou exalted, O God, above the heavens;
Thy glory be above all the earth.
An edition of this wonderful work sold at Freeman's auction in 2005 for $3,750.
Religious theme, Judaica, Jewish art, Ben Shahn, mid century modern, Old Testament, psalms
- Creator:Ben Shahn (1898-1969, American)
- Creation Year:1967
- Dimensions:Height: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Width: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)
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- Condition:ships flat between boards, not rolled, given the delicateness of the Japon paper.
- Gallery Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1745212793962
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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