Ben Black Watercolor Painting "Jack Nicholson"
Item Details
A watercolor painting on panel titled Jack Nicholson by Ben Black (1922-2003). Depicted is a clown reminiscent of the actor Jack Nicholson featuring a wide, red-lipped smile, purple hair, and a floral bow tie. Artist’s signature is to the lower right corner of the painting. Piece is presented as loose work without mat or frame.
Born in Boston, Black graduated Massachusetts College of Art in 1947 after serving in World War II. He began his career as an art director in one of Boston’s leading advertising firms, later leaving to create his own studio. Black became a leading American illustrator with his works featured in The New Yorker, Saturday Evening Post, Reader’s Digest, and more. Originally known for his clowns, Black created a limited edition series of plates for Royal Daulton as well as clown figures for Schmidt.
Condition
- upper left and lower right corners of panel slightly bent.
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Item #
18BOS004-043
