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Ben Smith (Born 1941) American, Woodblock Print
Lot 1632

Ben Smith (Born 1941) American, Woodblock Print

Estimate: $600 - $900
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Ben Smith (Born 1941) American, Woodblock Print. Signed and dated lower right, Ben Smith '76. Numbered 40/40 lower left. Attributed verso.

A striking and clean woodblock print of a warrior figure with elaborate facial tattoos, two sheathed swords at his side, draped in a red robe.

Condition: Broken glass in lower right corner. Some small spots throughout. 

Overall Size: 32 1/2 x 44 in.

Sight Size: 23 x 35 in. 

Ben Smith (born 1941) is an Atlanta-based artist known for sculpture, male nude and figure drawing, collage, and printmaking. He is celebrated for his monumental woodblock prints of shamans, wizards, and ceremonial figures, some reaching up to 15 feet in size, characterized by bold black designs on white backgrounds with intricate details and occasional bright colors. In recent years, Smith has focused on drawing and teaching at the Chastain Arts Center and the Atlanta College of Art. His work is featured in prominent collections, including the High Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Museum, the Morris Museum, the University of Kentucky, and Brown University. 

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Broken glass in lower right corner. Some small spots throughout. 

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32 1/2 x 44 in.

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