Accession Number1993/1.41.4
TitlePortrait of Frederick Douglass
Artist(s)Ben ShahnArtist NationalityAmerican (North American)Object Creation Datecirca 1965Medium & Supportscreenprint on paperDimensions 22 1/16 x 16 15/16 in. (56 x 42.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Warren M. RobbinsSubject matterPotrait of Frederick Douglass.
Physical DescriptionA 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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Keywords
men (male humans)
portraits
suits (main garments)