Ben Shahn

McCarthy Peace
c. 1960–1970

Vintage political poster featuring the word "McCarthy" at the top with a stylized dove in red, white, and blue stripes in the center, and the word "PEACE" in large blue letters at the bottom. The artist's signature, "Ben Shahn," is visible near the dove. The poster shows signs of wear and age with slight discoloration and creases.
Vintage political poster featuring the word "McCarthy" at the top with a stylized dove in red, white, and blue stripes in the center, and the word "PEACE" in large blue letters at the bottom. The artist's signature, "Ben Shahn," is visible near the dove. The poster shows signs of wear and age with slight discoloration and creases.

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Date
c. 1960–1970

Classification
Prints

Medium
Offset lithograph

Dimensions
Sheet: 38 × 25in. (96.5 × 63.5 cm) Image: 38 × 25in. (96.5 × 63.5 cm)

Accession number
2017.10.243

Series
Daniel Wolf Collection of Protest Posters

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase, with funds from The American Contemporary Art Foundation, Inc., Leonard A. Lauder, President

Rights and reproductions
© Estate of Ben Shahn / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

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