Untitled
1943
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1943
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
The painting features two men, one wearing a helmet and the other sporting round, wire-rimmed glasses. The man with glasses has his hand resting on his chin, while the other man's face is partially obscured by his helmet. The background of the painting is a blue sky with white clouds. The man with glasses appears to be looking up at something, possibly a plane or another object in the sky. His expression is contemplative, and his hand on his chin suggests that he is deep in thought. The use of gouache on board gives the painting a unique texture and visual interest. For more works by Ben Shahn, explore his collection at The Museum of Modern Art.
