Artwork

Object Details

Collection Creator

Shahn, Ben, 1898-1969

Collection Citation

Ben Shahn papers, 1879-1990, bulk 1933-1970. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Scope and Contents note

This small series contains several sketches by Shahn in addition to artwork by others including childhood drawings of his children, Ezra and Judith, and prints by friends including Mario Casetta and Stefan Martin. Unbound sketches by Shahn include what is probably an original drawing of Shahn's childhood friend, Willie Snow, circa 1910-1920.

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GUID

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9545a01d6-4111-4065-a8b7-1d499fe9eba7

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Ben Shahn papers

Extent

11 Folders (Boxes 28, 35)

Date

circa 1930s-1965

Archival Repository

Archives of American Art

Identifier

AAA.shahben, Series 6

Type

Archival materials

Arrangement note

Artwork by Shahn is followed by artwork by others, arranged alphabetically by artist. This series has been scanned in entirety.

Collection Rights

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Collection Restrictions

This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center. Researchers interested in accessing audiovisual recordings in this collection must use access copies. Contact References Services for more information.

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