The Passion of Sacco and Vanzetti, Social realist painting series at Syracuse University, US.
Ben Shahn's series consists of 32 gouache paintings depicting two men in various scenes, examining themes of justice and persecution through detailed compositions.
Created between 1931 and 1932, the paintings document the controversial trial and execution of Italian immigrants Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti in Massachusetts.
The series represents a critical examination of American justice system during the 1920s through artistic expression and political commentary about immigrant rights.
Visitors can find the mosaic version of the series on the exterior wall of Syracuse University Law School, accessible during regular campus hours.
The collection includes a central panel featuring larger-than-life representations of Sacco and Vanzetti, transformed into mosaic by French artist Gabriel Loire.
Location: Syracuse
Creator: Ben Shahn
GPS coordinates: 43.03822,-76.13404
Latest update: March 6, 2025 07:40
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