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from May 7, 1932, through July 23, 1932. The cover of the May 7 issue presented a stunning portrait by Benda. In the latter stages of his career, Benda spent less time doing illustration and more time making masks.
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in New York City at venues like the New York Coffee House. Benda also created the masks for stage productions in New York and London for such writers as
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possess collections of Benda's posters for the relief effort in Poland.
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