Three Creole Girls (1935) by Ben Shahn

Three Creole Girls - Ben Shahn - 1935

Artwork Information

TitleThree Creole Girls
ArtistBen Shahn
Date1935
Art MovementSocial Realism

About Three Creole Girls

The artwork titled “Three Creole Girls” was created by the artist Ben Shahn in the year 1935. It is an exemplar of the Social Realism movement and belongs to the genre of photography.

In the artwork, three women are captured in a natural, candid setting. They appear to be seated together, united by a shared moment. One of the women, positioned on the right, is holding a string instrument, possibly a guitar, as if in preparation to play or singing. The central woman looks directly at the viewer, exuding a calm yet profound presence. The woman on the left glances downwards, her expression contemplative. They are depicted in modest clothing with floral patterns and solid colors, embodying a sense of simplicity and authenticity. The background reveals a fenced area, suggesting an outdoors or rural setting that aligns with the photograph’s social context. The composition intimately captures their individual and collective identities, resonating with the ethos of Social Realism to portray the lives and experiences of ordinary people.

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