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Ben Black Figurative Paintings

American, 1922-2003

Ben Black graduated from the Massachusetts College of Art in 1947. He was an art director at one of Boston's leading advertising firms, and later, he opened his own studio. With works that were included in the New Yorker, the Saturday Evening Post, and Reader's Digest, Black established himself as a leading American illustrator.

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Artist: Ben Black
Vintage Aladdin and The Lamp with Dragon and Cats
Vintage Aladdin and The Lamp with Dragon and Cats

Vintage Aladdin and The Lamp with Dragon and Cats

By Ben Black

Located in Soquel, CA

A highly detailed India ink drawing with watercolor and Gouache. Each intricate circle and line is hand drawn to create a matrix within which the artist colors the scene to a fine realistic conclusion. Aladdin smiles at the Lantern that has given him his wishes, wealth and knowledge. Signed and dated "Ben Black 85" lower right. Image, 17"H x 27"L (portions of the work flow into the full mat length and width, which is: 20"H x 30"L). We have included a lower resolution image (#1) taken in subdued light to show the full range of colors we were unable to capture due to the extensive fine India ink designs throughout. Ben Black was born in Boston, he graduated from the Massachusetts College of Art 1947. He served in World War 2. He was an art director at one of Boston's leading advertising firms, later opened his own studio where his works were included in The New Yorker, Saturday Evening Post, Reader's Digest, establishing himself as a leading American Illustrator. He had many solo and group exhibitions throughout New England and his work is collected throughout the world. Originally known for his clowns, he created a limited edition series of plates for Royal Daulton as well as clown figurines...

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1980s Pointillist Ben Black Figurative Paintings

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Gouache, India Ink, Watercolor

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Ben Black figurative paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Ben Black figurative paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Ben Black in gouache, india ink, ink and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 1980s and is mostly associated with the Post-Impressionist style. Not every interior allows for large Ben Black figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 20 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of John Crimmins, Donald Roy Purdy, and Michael Quirke. Ben Black figurative paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,150 and tops out at $2,150, while the average work can sell for $2,150.