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  1. Shahn, Ben Shahn, Benjamin Shahnnoun

    United States artist whose work reflected social and political themes (1898-1969)

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    Benjamin Shahn (1898–1969) was a Lithuanian-born American artist best known for his works of social realism, which depicted the struggles and injustice faced by working-class people in the early 20th century. Working across a variety of mediums including painting, photography, printmaking, and graphic art, Shahn's poignant and pointed work often carried strong political messages. His most famous pieces include the series "The Passion of Sacco and Vanzetti" and his co-creation of the "Four Freedoms" wartime posters. As a leading figure in the Social Realist movement, Shahn has had a pivotal influence on modern American art.

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    The numerical value of benjamin shahn in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

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    The numerical value of benjamin shahn in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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