Ben Abramowitz

Abramowitz, Benjamin
Hoffman, Ben

American, 1917 - 2011

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The image is a black and white illustration of an industrial scene. Factory buildings emit smoke into a cloudy sky. Two men work amidst debris, machinery parts, and rough terrain. In the background, more workers and a cart are visible among piles of rubble and additional industrial buildings stretching into the distance. The style features strong, varied strokes conveying a sense of weight and movement.
Ben Abramowitz, East River Front, c. 1935-1943, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.2541

East River Front

Ben Abramowitz · c. 1935-1943 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.2541

The image shows an elevated view of a scene with a large house on the right side. There is a lone tree with twisting branches near the house. The brushwork is expressive with bold strokes creating dynamic textures. The color palette includes black, white, and gray, giving a monochromatic and somber atmosphere. In the distance, a figure is seen walking towards a small building with an angled roof.
Ben Abramowitz, Spring, 1935, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of the Print Research Foundation, 2008.115.398

Spring

Ben Abramowitz · 1935 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.398

The image depicts a group of people in a grove of trees. Closest to us, a figure leans against a tree, while others are seen engaged in conversation or observing the surroundings. The scene is rich in details, with fine pencil strokes defining textures of trees, grass, and water. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing tonal variations.
Ben Abramowitz, The Outing, c. 1939, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of the Print Research Foundation, 2008.115.399

The Outing

Ben Abramowitz · c. 1939 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.399

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Ben Abramowitz · 1965 · acrylic and watercolor on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2018.143.3