Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Ben Shahn. It dates from 1958 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Ben Shahn's 1958 screenprint, Untitled, is a characteristic example of his work as a socially conscious artist and printmaker.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two men seated together, their features minimally defined. Their calm demeanor and simple, gestural rendering suggest a quiet, introspective scene, inviting interpretation.
Technique & Style
Executed in a straightforward, sketch-like manner, the work features bold black lines and minimal shading, conveying a sense of spontaneity and directness.
History & Provenance
Shahn, born in the Russian Empire in 1898 and active in the United States from 1906, brought a lithographer's training to his printmaking practice. Untitled is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
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…
