Blind Botanist

1961

Ben Shahn

Associated Names
Ben Shahn

Artist, American, born Russia (now Lithuania), 1898 - 1969

The artwork features abstract, intersecting lines forming the shape of a figure intertwined with plant-like forms. The intricate lines resemble both a human face and body as well as foliage, creating a blend of organic and geometric shapes. The composition shows a connection between the figure and the plant, with fine lines resembling leaves and branches. The figure is partially obscured by the dense, abstract representation of botanical elements.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    screenprint in black and green

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1964.1.42

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Prescott 1973, no. 47

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. 47.

Wikidata ID

Q65507693

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