Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a gouache drawing by Ben Shahn. It dates from 1943 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Ben Shahn's 1943 drawing, Untitled, is a gouache on board work that is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts two men, one wearing a helmet and the other with wire-rimmed glasses, lost in thought as he gazes upwards, possibly at an aircraft or other aerial object.
Technique & Style
Shahn's use of gouache on board lends the work a distinct texture, while its representational style is characteristic of his socially conscious and realistic approach to art.
History & Provenance
Created in 1943, the work reflects Shahn's personal history and experiences, including his family's immigration to the US from the Russian Empire in 1906.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ben Shahn (September 12, 1898 – March 14, 1969) was an American artist. He is best known for his works of social realism, his left-wing political views, and his series of lectures published as The Shape of Content. Born…
