Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Ben Shahn. It dates from 1941 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This untitled screenprint is a work by Ben Shahn, an artist associated with social realism. Created in 1941, it showcases his characteristic bold style.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts three men in tuxedos with bright yellow faces, conveying a sense of camaraderie or solidarity through their close proximity and similar expressions.
Technique & Style
Shahn's use of thick, flat brushstrokes and simple colors gives the image a bold, graphic quality. The bright yellow faces stand out against a dark gray background, creating visual contrast.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ben Shahn (September 12, 1898 – March 14, 1969) was an 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. Born…
