Benjamin Kopman

"The magnate and his secretary"
1938

A black and white etching depicting a figure in a top hat and ornate coat standing to the left with a mirror reflecting the same figure on the right. Below the image, there is handwritten text that reads "The magistrate and his inventory 3/25" and a signature.
A black and white etching depicting a figure in a top hat and ornate coat standing to the left with a mirror reflecting the same figure on the right. Below the image, there is handwritten text that reads "The magistrate and his inventory 3/25" and a signature.

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Date
1938

Classification
Prints

Medium
Lithograph

Dimensions
Sheet: 16 1/2 × 12 9/16in. (41.9 × 31.9 cm) Image: 13 1/8 × 10 1/8in. (33.3 × 25.7 cm)

Accession number
39.1.8

Edition
3/30

Publication
Published by J.B. Neumann

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

API
artworks/5574

Part of a series:

Humanity

10 works

A black and white expressionist-style lithograph titled "At The Opera, 1959" by Benjamin Kopman, depicting a scene with an emotional central figure who appears to be a woman with her hand to her face, possibly in distress or deep contemplation, surrounded by other figures in a dark, crowded setting that suggests an audience.
A black and white lithograph by Daumier titled "The Emancipated," depicting three figures, with the central figure being a nude male flanked by two clothed men, one of whom is wearing a top hat and holding a cane. The style is expressive with rough, sketch-like lines. There is text at the bottom indicating the artist, title, and a number, possibly signifying a series or edition.
A black and white expressionist-style lithograph depicting several figures with exaggerated features, some wearing hats, in a crowded composition. The image has a dynamic, sketch-like quality with heavy, dark lines and shading. The bottom of the artwork includes handwritten text that reads "Demagogues, Two by Klein, 2013" and is signed by the artist "Benjamin Klein 2013."
A black and white lithograph depicting two figures with exaggerated, mask-like features; the figure on the left holds a knife and wears a hat with large ears, while the figure on the right has flowing hair. Both appear to be seated. The image has a rough, sketch-like quality with visible strokes and shading. There is a signature in the bottom left corner and another inscription in the bottom right corner.
A black and white lithograph depicting a group of people viewing artwork in a gallery. On the left, a framed portrait of a man hangs on the wall, and on the right, another artwork featuring an owl-like figure is visible. The viewers are sketched in a loose, expressive style, with their backs to the viewer, creating a sense of observing the observers. The image is signed at the bottom with the text "Panneau de la Légende" and "Jacqueline D." with the date '58.
A black and white expressionist-style print depicting three figures in a dynamic and somewhat aggressive interaction. The figures appear to be struggling or fighting, with one at the center being restrained or attacked by the other two. The artwork is characterized by rough, energetic lines and dark shading, conveying a sense of movement and tension. There is text at the bottom that seems to be the title of the piece and the artist's signature and year, indicating it was created in 2015.
A sketch of two figures, with the one on the right appearing to be a man in military uniform with a tall hat, and the one on the left resembling a woman in a dress. The style is rough and expressive, with dark lines and shading. There is text at the bottom that reads "The general and his wife 305" and a signature that may read "Kathe Kollwitz."
A black and white etching depicting a figure in a top hat and ornate coat standing to the left with a mirror reflecting the same figure on the right. Below the image, there is handwritten text that reads "The magistrate and his inventory 3/25" and a signature.
A black and white expressionist-style print depicting a crowded group of figures with exaggerated and abstracted features. The image conveys a sense of movement and intensity, with some figures appearing to be in conversation or gesturing. The artwork is signed and dated at the bottom.
A black and white lithograph depicting a group of expressive figures, some with raised arms and open mouths, possibly in a state of protest or exclamation. The central figure appears to be leading or rallying the others. The scene is dynamic and filled with emotion, rendered with rough, expressive lines. There is text at the bottom of the image, suggesting it may be part of a series or have a title related to the content depicted.

Benjamin Kopman
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