Ben Shahn
Martin Luther King

Martin Luther King

© Estate of Ben Shahn / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY

Martin Luther King
Martin Luther King
ArtistAmerican, born Lithuania, 1898–1969
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Martin Luther King
Date1966
Published inNew York City, New York, United States
MediumWood engraving, edition 126/300
DimensionsSheet: 24 15/16 × 20 1/8 in. (63.3 × 51.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Anne Wilkes Tucker
Object number80.133
Non exposé

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Signature cut in block: "Ben Shahn". Signed in pencil below image: "Stefan Martin SC."
Catalogue raisonnéPrescott 72

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