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Gospel Singer, (Carol Singer), 1939
Ben Messick
Stone Lithograph, 11.25 x 8.5 inches
Biography: Ben Messick (1901-1981) Born: Strafford, MO; Studied: Chouinard Art Institute (Los Angeles); Member: California Art Club. Ben Messick was born in the Ozarks and spent his childhood there. When he was sixteen, he joined the armed forces and was sent to the European battle front. After recuperating from his wartime...... read more
Gospel Singer, (Carol Singer), 1939, a limited edition stone lithograph by Ben Messick.
Exhibited: Chouinard School of Art, Los Angeles, CA, Oct. 1 - 15, 1942.
Smithsonian Institution, Wash., D.C., March 27 - April 23, 1944.
Library of Congress, J. and E.R. Pennell Exhibition of Prints, Wash., D.C., 1945.
Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Santa Barbara, CA, April. 1 - 15, 1945.
Pasadena Art Institute, CA, Feb. 5 - 17, 1946.
Literature: As seen in: Ben Messick, Stone Lithographs, page 18.
