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Deserted Fairground

c. 1948

Ben Shahn

Associated Names

Ben Shahn

Artist, American, 1898 - 1969

The image displays an arrangement of geometric shapes and lines, forming an abstract composition. The shapes include elongated, rectangular forms with pointed tops and various patterns. These patterns consist of alternating black and white diamonds as well as solid triangles. The overall composition suggests a row of stylized circus tents or marquee structures.

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Artwork overview

Medium

screenprint on wove paper
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

image: 290 x 370 mm
sheet: 303 x 379 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.4341
Catalogue Raisonné

Prescott 1973, no. 9

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1973

Prescott, Kenneth W. The Complete Graphic Works of Ben Shahn. New York: Quadrangle/New York Times Book Co., 1973, no. 9.

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower right, for Kneeland - Ben Shahn; In the screen: in ink, lower right, Ben Shahn

Wikidata ID

Q76551884

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