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Le Capaitaine, from “Dreyfus Affair”

Ben Shahn

Artwork Details

Le Capaitaine, from “Dreyfus Affair”
1968
Ben Shahn
pochoir print on paper
15 3/4 in. x 11 13/16 in. ( 40 cm x 30 cm )
Gift of the Robbins Center for Cross Cultural Communication, Founder Warren M. Robbins
2011/1.112.1

Description

Subject Matter:

Portrait of Captain Dreyfus.

Physical Description:

A portrait of Captain Dreyfus: The bust of a man in uniform stands pivoted to the right. His expression is neutral and his likeness is painted with bold colors in a watercolor-like texture. Below the bust reads "Le Capitaine Dreyfus", or The Captain Dreyfus.

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