Where There is a Book There is No Sword

1950

Ben Shahn

Associated Names
Ben Shahn

Artist, American, 1898 - 1969

The image displays swirling lines and sharp, jagged shapes creating an intricate composition. In the center is an abstract representation of a face with pointed ears and expressive eyes, surrounded by wild, flame-like features. The central figure suggests a lion with its mane depicted through wave-like forms. Below, a row of characters resembling an alphabet from a written language is inscribed. The overall depiction combines elements of a mythical creature and natural phenomena in an abstract artistic style.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    screenprint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.1545

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Prescott 1973, no. 12


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. 12.

Wikidata ID

Q65507698

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