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Art Institute of Chicago
Contemporary American Sculpture

Contemporary American Sculpture

Ben Shahn

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BBen ShahnAmerican, 1898–1969

Contemporary American Sculpture

1940 · Painting

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Yes — on view

Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, United States

Room262

Confirmed on public display.

Verified: 13 d ago· verified
In this state since: Aug 19, 2026
Source: Official museum collection data

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“Contemporary American Sculpture” is a painting by Ben Shahn (American, 1898–1969), dated 1940. The catalog places it within 20th Century, with sculptures, galleries, and paintings among its subjects. As of the latest verification it is on public display at Art Institute of Chicago (Gallery 262) in Chicago. ART MAP tracks this work's display status over time, with every claim carrying its source and verification date.

Details

Artist: Ben Shahn
Date: 1940
Medium: Painting
Accession number: 2023.1

In the catalog

20th Century Sculptures Galleries Paintings Social realism United States

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pipeline · record aic:267240 · fetched 13 d ago

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