Object Record
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Metadata
Artist |
Shahn, Ben |
Title |
Scientist |
Date |
1957 |
Dimensions |
H-12 W-10 inches |
Accession Number |
2009.2.3 |
Department |
PRINTS |
Description |
Abstract figure of a scientist using contour lines in black. Black dots are connected and placed over the figure. Blank and two yellow circles are also connected with lines and placed over the figure. The figures hands are directly in the middle and are folded. At the bottom of the figure an organic shape is drawn and several circles are drawn within it. There are two blue circles that represent the figure's eyes. |
Credit line |
Ralph Barrocas |
Search Terms |
1957 1950s American Ben Shahn Hand colored Lines Lithuania Portrait Social Realism |