1954 Original Lithograph Ben Shahn Art Allison Manufacturing New York AEF4
This is not a lithograph "after" the artist. This lithograph was created by the original artist on the lithograph plate, and is, therefore, a true original lithograph.
Period Paper has obtained an extraordinary, ultra-rare collection of original lithographs by some of the premier graphic artists of the 1950's. These lithographs were produced for an annual art event in the 1950's for local businesses and major corporations largely based in New York. Historically important for corporate archivists, these are extremely rare to locate and are virtually unseen individually. The original lithographs were produced in only one edition, and included just 2,000. These lithographs are perhaps the most unique, rare, important advertising collectibles that exist for businesses and corporations.
CONDITION
This 57+ year old Item is rated Near Mint. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.
- Product Type: Original Lithograph; Black / White
- Grade: Near Mint
- Dimensions: Approximately 8.75 x 12 inches; 22 x 30 cm
- Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
- Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)
This piece was illustrated by Shahn, Ben. Artist signature in print - bottom right of image.
Ben Shahn
Ben Shahn (1898-1969) was a native of Kovno, Lithuania, prior to relocating to New York City, where he received his formal art education at the Art Students League of New York. Shahn also studied at the Academy de la Grand Chaumiere and the National Academy of Design School. He is most recognized for his social realist paintings, as well as his photography, magazine illustrations, poster art designs, murals, printmaking, and graphic art designs. His works primarily centered on metaphors, animals, American scenery, cityscapes, religion, nude figures, floral, genre, landscapes and architecture. His works have been exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the Corcoran Gallery in Washington, D. C. and more. Shahn was also a member of the WPA Federal Arts Project, the Society of Illustrators and more. Later, he taught at the Brooklyn Museum Art School. During World War II, he worked for the Office of War Information (OWI), and did various commissioned works for Time, Fortune, and Harper's magazines.
Keywords specific to this image: Acrobatics, Gymnastic Rings
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