Trapper’s house (1935) by Ben Shahn

Trapper's house - Ben Shahn - 1935

Artwork Information

TitleTrapper's house
ArtistBen Shahn
Date1935
Art MovementSocial Realism

About Trapper's house

The artwork, titled “Trapper’s House,” was created by Ben Shahn in 1935. This piece belongs to the Social Realism art movement and is rendered in the genre of photography.

The artwork features a rustic, weathered wooden house situated in an open field. The façade of the house is characterized by its worn wood panels and a tin roof, which exhibits signs of exposure to the elements. A makeshift chimney, crafted from what appears to be bricks, rises along the side of the dwelling. The front yard is enclosed by a rudimentary wooden fence, uneven and dilapidated in parts, contributing to the overall sense of rural decline. An adjacent structure, also composed of weathered wood, suggests the presence of a modest outbuilding or extension. The scene captures the raw simplicity of rural life, invoking themes of perseverance and modest living conditions typical of the Social Realism movement.

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