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Ben Shahn
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Fan account of Ben Shahn, American artist best known for his paintings, drawings, and photographs.
1898-1969
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Untitled (Borobudur, Java) https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/280904
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn
December 20, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Untitled (Branchville, Maryland) https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/301714
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn © President and Fellows of Harvard College
December 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Untitled (county fair, central Ohio) https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/285813
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn © President and Fellows of Harvard College
December 20, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Untitled (Methodist Episcopal Church, Unionville Center, Ohio) https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/301935
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn © President and Fellows of Harvard College
December 20, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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In front of church on Sunday, Little Rock, Arkansas https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/156082
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts
December 20, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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Untitled (wheat harvest, central Ohio) https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/302986
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn © President and Fellows of Harvard College
December 19, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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Untitled (South Street pier, New York City) https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/302797
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn © President and Fellows of Harvard College
December 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Untitled (Buckeye Lake Amusement Park, near Columbus, Ohio) https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/302565
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn © President and Fellows of Harvard College
December 19, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Untitled (Courthouse Square, Lancaster, Ohio) https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/302900
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn © President and Fellows of Harvard College
December 19, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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Untitled (Plain City, Ohio) https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/300259
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn © President and Fellows of Harvard College
December 19, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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Untitled (Capitol steamer, Mississippi River, Arkansas) https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/301276
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn © President and Fellows of Harvard College
December 18, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Untitled (Morgantown, Scotts Run, West Virginia) https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/302555
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn © President and Fellows of Harvard College
December 18, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Untitled (Nijo Palace, Kyoto, Japan) https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/273412
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn
December 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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November 22 1963 https://www.wikiart.org/en/ben-shahn/november-22-1963
"November 22, 1963" by Ben Shahn captures the somber reflection and poignant impact of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, rendered in Shahn's signature folk-art-inspired style characterized by expressive lines and emotive depth. Shahn, known for his socially conscious artwork, channels personal narrative and historical tragedy to evoke a shared national grief.
December 18, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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Untitled (Plain City, Ohio) https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/300240
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn © President and Fellows of Harvard College
December 18, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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Untitled (wheat harvest, central Ohio) https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/301780
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn © President and Fellows of Harvard College
December 17, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Three Creole Girls https://www.wikiart.org/en/ben-shahn/three-creole-girls-1935
"Three Creole Girls" by Ben Shahn portrays three women of Creole descent, reflecting his deep commitment to social realism and addressing issues of identity and cultural heritage. Shahn, known for his focus on social justice and human dignity, employs his distinct style to capture the intricacies of expression and narrative in his subjects.
December 17, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Untitled (Greenbelt, Maryland) https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/301911
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn © President and Fellows of Harvard College
December 17, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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Untitled (rehabilitation clients, Boone County, Arkansas) https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/285896
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Robert M. Sedgwick II Fund
December 17, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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Untitled (wheat harvest, central Ohio) https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/303159
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn © President and Fellows of Harvard College
December 17, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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Detail of a log fence in central Ohio https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/156134
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts
December 16, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Untitled (Sixth Avenue, New York City) https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/286499
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn © President and Fellows of Harvard College
December 16, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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Untitled (wheat harvest, central Ohio) https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/301008
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn © President and Fellows of Harvard College
December 16, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Untitled (Main and Court Streets, Circleville, Ohio) https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/302674
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn © President and Fellows of Harvard College
December 16, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Untitled (county fair, central Ohio) https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/303924
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn © President and Fellows of Harvard College
December 16, 2025 at 8:59 AM