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Ben BlackButterflies and Hibiscus1995
1995
$1,895
£1,425.86
€1,647.31
CA$2,660.54
A$2,874.25
CHF 1,529.13
MX$34,585.09
NOK 19,362.03
SEK 17,707.10
DKK 12,306.21
About the Item
Beautiful drawing of double Hibiscus and Butterflies dancing around a log by Ben Black (American, 1922-2003). Signed and dated "Ben Black '95" lower right. Unframed. Image 20"H x 28"L, Mat 30"L x 22"H.
Ben Black was born in Boston, he graduated from the Massachusetts College of Art 1947. He served in World War 2. He was an art director at one of Boston's leading advertising firms, later opened his own studio where his works were included in The New Yorker Magazine, Saturday Evening Post, Reader's Digest, establishing himself as a leading American Illustrator. He had many solo and group exhibitions throughout New England and his work is collected throughout the world. Originally known for his clowns, he created a limited edition series of plates for Royal Daulton as well as clown figurines for Schmidt. The artist takes many days creating the hand drawn matrix background of circles and line. He has also created numerous designs for Hallmark cards.
- Creator:Ben Black (1922 - 2003, American)
- Creation Year:1995
- Dimensions:Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Condition:some edge wear to mat.
- Gallery Location:Soquel, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: NJT42061stDibs: LU5421012473
Ben Black
Ben Black graduated from the Massachusetts College of Art in 1947. He was an art director at one of Boston's leading advertising firms, and later, he opened his own studio. With works that were included in the New Yorker, the Saturday Evening Post, and Reader's Digest, Black established himself as a leading American illustrator.
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