Floral still life by Ben Shahn (American, 1898-1969) in watercolor and ink wash on cream wove paper. Signed and dated 1928. Some light foxing to paper. Size: 23.5 inches x 15.25 inches. Ben Shahn was a Lithuanian immigrant who was brought to Brooklyn when he was only eight years old. He studied as a lithographer and photographer before becoming the noted WPA artist, who is best known for his depictions of "social realism" following the Depression.
"Dove" an original painting by Ben Shahn (American, 1898-1969), watercolor and ink. Circa. 1960. Signed in ink. Sheet size: 9.75 inches x 12.75 inches. Excellent condition.