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Introduction
Ben Shahn (September 12, 1898 – March 14, 1969) was a Lithuanian-born American artist. He is best known for his works of social realism, his left-wing political views, and his series of lectures published as The Shape of Content.
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Q695239
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Nationalities
American, Lithuanian
Gender
Male
Roles
Artist, Lithographer, Graphic Artist, Painter, Photographer
Names
Ben Shahn, Benjamin Shan, Benjamin Shahn, Shahn
Ulan
500005524
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