Shahn, Ben
BEN SHAHN Atelier Mourlot, 1970
$250.00
Sku: XX1203
Artist: Ben Shahn
Title: Atelier Mourlot
Year: 1970
Signed: No
Medium: Lithograph
Paper Size: 28 x 21 inches ( 71 x 53 cm )
Image Size: 28 x 21 inches ( 71 x 53 cm )
Edition Size: 500
Framed: No
Condition: A: Mint
Additional Details: This original poster lithograph by Ben Shahn was one of six posters printed by Mourlot on Bank Street, alongside editions featuring Miró, Katz, Calder, Léger, and Lichtenstein. In this composition, Shahn portrays a man with a pensive expression, set against the shadowy silhouettes of birds in flight. Shahn, known for his socially engaged art, often explored themes of human struggle, contemplation, and freedom. The birds in the background could symbolize fleeting thoughts, lost opportunities, or the pursuit of freedom, juxtaposed with the man’s introspective demeanor, suggesting themes of reflection, isolation, or longing. His work frequently conveyed deep human emotion and social commentary, making this lithograph a compelling piece open to interpretation.
Artist: Ben Shahn
Title: Atelier Mourlot
Year: 1970
Signed: No
Medium: Lithograph
Paper Size: 28 x 21 inches ( 71 x 53 cm )
Image Size: 28 x 21 inches ( 71 x 53 cm )
Edition Size: 500
Framed: No
Condition: A: Mint
Additional Details: This original poster lithograph by Ben Shahn was one of six posters printed by Mourlot on Bank Street, alongside editions featuring Miró, Katz, Calder, Léger, and Lichtenstein. In this composition, Shahn portrays a man with a pensive expression, set against the shadowy silhouettes of birds in flight. Shahn, known for his socially engaged art, often explored themes of human struggle, contemplation, and freedom. The birds in the background could symbolize fleeting thoughts, lost opportunities, or the pursuit of freedom, juxtaposed with the man’s introspective demeanor, suggesting themes of reflection, isolation, or longing. His work frequently conveyed deep human emotion and social commentary, making this lithograph a compelling piece open to interpretation.
