Bernarda Bryson Shahn
1903–2004

Introduction

Bernarda Bryson Shahn (March 7, 1903 – December 12, 2004) was an American painter and lithographer. She also wrote and illustrated children's books including The Zoo of Zeus and Gilgamesh. The artist Ben Shahn was her "life companion" and they married in 1969, shortly before his death.

Wikidata identifier

Q2893137

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Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, illustrator, painter, writer

ULAN identifier

500009175

Names

Bernarda Bryson, Bernarda B. Shahn, Bernarda Bryson Shahn, Bernarda Bryson- Shahn, Bernarda Shahn

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