Box Drawer

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Ben Shahn D3-6889

Heavy paper stencil of letters, [from Decalogue], supported on back by wood frame. Green plant designs on face. Cut-out letters brushed over by brown paint.



84.1 x 54.3 cm

Scope and Contents: Ben Shahn D4-6891 Letters outlined in graphite and pinhole lines (pounce), covered with yellow [rubbed pastel] and framed with a graphite rectangle line. Notes on verso: "For doors of Ark" and "Pounce for Alphabet of Creation." This piece is available, but the folder is large and awkward amd the color is not fixed. If possible, please see Printed Images of Digitized Calligraphy and Lettering), Box...

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Ben Shahn D5-6892

Brown line Hebrew lettering set within vine decoration, line border. Alphabet of Creation. This piece is available, but the folder is large and awkward. If possible, please see Printed Images of Digitized Calligraphy and Lettering), Box 1, Folder 9, rather than original. Digital image available on request, subject to copyright restrictions.



84.5 x 64 cm

Scope and Contents: Ben Shahn D5-6883 Block outline graphite letters on lined tracing paper, between and overwriting lines of a border design. Note "Final" at top and numerical calculations at bottom and right side. This piece is available, but the folder is large and awkward. If possible, please see Printed Images of Digitized Calligraphy and Lettering), Box 1, Folder 9, rather than original. Digital image available on request, subject to copyright...

Scope and Contents: Ben Shahn D6-6906 Ink calligraphy, with sample letters and designs at top of page. Discarded note around rolled calligraphy: "Lettering for Mark Twain quote." This piece is available, but the folder is large and awkward. If possible, please see Printed Images of Digitized Calligraphy and Lettering), Box 1, Folder 9, rather than original. Digital image available on request, subject to copyright restrictions. See also: Box 1 Folder...

Scope and Contents: Ben Shahn D7-6894 Graphite drawing of partial human figure with two, sleeved arms ending in fists. Taped-together, irregular tracing paper. Pinholes (pounce) follow lines of drawing. Note on side "Pounce for Clarinets and Tin Drum or ‘Warsaw' poster (similar figure) BB." This drawing is available, but is large and easily damaged. If possible, please see Printed Images of Digitized Drawings) in Box 1, Folder 12. Digital image available on...

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Ben Shahn D8-6664

Drawing of baby, held by arm and hand. Graphite, pinhole outline (pounce), grid lines. This drawing is available, but is large and easily damaged. If possible, please see Printed Images of Digitized Drawings) in Box 1, Folder 12. Digital image available on request, subject to copyright restrictions.



75 x 68 cm

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Ben Shahn D15-6969

Drawing of an owl in ink and wash. Black and gray. Mounted on heavy board backer. This sheet is available, but the folder is large and awkward. If possible, please see digital image rather than original. Digital image available on request, subject to copyright restrictions.



104.5 x 67.3 including backer

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Ben Shahn D9-6896

Graphite tall, narrow, angular drawing on far right side of page. Note: "BS" upper right corner. This drawing is available, but the folder is large and awkward. If possible, please see Printed Images of Digitized Drawings) in Box 1, Folder 12. Digital image available on request, subject to copyright restrictions.



106.1 x 70.7 cm

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Ben Shahn D9-6957

Drawing in graphite and gray wash of three people swinging from ladder trapezes. Tracing paper. Penciled note with title and "BBS". This drawing is available, but the folder is large and awkward. If possible, please see Printed Images of Digitized Drawings) in Box 1, Folder 12. Digital image available on request, subject to copyright restrictions.



75.7 x 102 cm