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Portrait of Frederick Douglass

Ben Shahn

Artwork Details

Portrait of Frederick Douglass
circa 1965
Ben Shahn
screenprint on paper
22 1/16 x 16 15/16 in. (56 x 42.9 cm)
Gift of Warren M. Robbins
1993/1.41.3

Description

Subject Matter:

Portrait of Frederick Douglass.

Physical Description:

A man is potrayed with curly hair and beard, a stern facial expression, and a formal suit and bowtie. His head and gaze is turned to the right of the piece. The words "Frederick Douglass" borders the piece along with the artist's signatures and the screenprint number.

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