Ben Shahn (Lithuanian/New York, 1898-1969), "The First Word of Verse Arises" and "How the Birds Fly", 1968, 2 lithographs, each signed in plate, each with Richard de Bas watermark visible, each with corresponding text, artist information and "Taylor Clark, Baton Rouge" label on backing paper, from Rilke Portfolio: For the Sake of a Single Verse, sheets 22 1/2 in. x 17 5/8 in., framed alike, each overall 32 1/4 in. x 27 1/4 in. x 1 in. (2 pcs.) Condition: Overall fair condition.

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