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Ben Shahn

October 24, 2026 · 1 min read · 1898–1969 · American painter, graphic designer and photographer of Lithuanian descent (1898–1969)

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Biography Ben Shahn (1898–1969) — American painter, graphic designer and photographer of Lithuanian descent (1898–1969). Ben Shahn worked as painter, printmaker, graphic artist, photographer, muralist and designer and is associated with United States. Their documented life spans the years 1898 to 1969, born in Kaunas,…

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Ben Shahn (1898–1969) — American painter, graphic designer and photographer of Lithuanian descent (1898–1969).

Ben Shahn worked as painter, printmaker, graphic artist, photographer, muralist and designer and is associated with United States. Their documented life spans the years 1898 to 1969, born in Kaunas, died in New York City. Their work is linked to social realism.

Disciplines painter, printmaker, graphic artist, photographer, muralist, designer
Born 1898, Kaunas
Died 1969, New York City
Nationality United States
Movement social realism

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