An abstract watercolor in shades of blues and purples with squares, gold stars, gray swirls, and Hebrew characters at the bottom.

Where Wast Thou?

Ben Shahn (1898-1969)

Date

1964
Medium

Opaque watercolor and gold leaf on paper mounted on masonite
Dimensions

51 3/4 x 42 in.
Inscriptions

Recto:
l.r.: Ben Shahn
Credit Line

Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth, Texas
Accession Number

1967.198
Copyright

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

Location: Off view

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