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Ben ShahnOriginal Hand Signed Print of Gandhi by Ben Shahn1965
1965
$3,600
£2,805.10
€3,182.30
CA$5,174.01
A$5,697.08
CHF 2,954.19
MX$67,469.12
NOK 37,501.50
SEK 35,049.41
DKK 23,768
About the Item
This original print from an edition of 200 by Ben Shahn features a contemplative portrait of Mahatma Gandhi, drawn in Shahn’s distinctive brush-and-ink line—economical, expressive, and deeply human. Seated cross-legged and wrapped in simple cloth, Gandhi is rendered with the quiet intensity that defined both his presence and Shahn’s best portrait work. Beside the figure is a full block of handwritten text, Shahn’s transcription of “There Has Never Been,” a passage by poet Mark Turver, reflecting on moral integrity, personal sacrifice, and the power of nonviolent resistance. The pairing of image and text forms a visual and philosophical tribute, uniting Gandhi’s likeness with the ideals he embodied.Ben Shahn (1898–1969) was a Lithuanian-born American artist whose work bridged social realism, political art, and modernist graphic expression. Emerging in the 1930s as a leading voice in public art and social commentary, Shahn focused on figures who represented courage, justice, and human dignity—Gandhi among them. His unmistakable style—clean contour lines, expressive lettering, and the merging of word and image—appeared in prints, murals, book illustrations, and major American commissions. Shahn’s work remains celebrated for its moral clarity and its ability to humanize history’s most significant cultural and political figures.Hand-signed by Ben Shahn at lower right, with an additional signature at lower left and the artist’s red seal stamp. Printed on fine art paper with full margins. Excellent condition.
- Creator:Ben Shahn (1898-1969, American)
- Creation Year:1965
- Dimensions:Height: 38.25 in (97.16 cm)Width: 25.25 in (64.14 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Boca Raton, FL
- Reference Number:Seller: 144411stDibs: LU2560217254512
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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