Artist:

Anita Weschler, born New York City 1903-died New York City, 2000  Search this

Sitter:

William Zorach  Search this

William Zorach  Search this

Medium:

bronze on metal base

Dimensions:

15 x 8 x 11 in. (38.1 x 20.2 x 27.9 cm.)

Type:

Sculpture

Date:

before 1947

Luce Center Label:

Anita Weschler sculpted this portrait of William Zorach while studying the direct carving method with him at the Art Students League in New York City. Zorach was a prolific sculptor, particularly well known for his multifigure sculptures of mothers and children, children and animals, and lovers. He enjoyed his position at the Art Students League, of which he said, “I don’t teach, I watch talent unfold.”

Topic:

Occupation\art\painter  Search this

Occupation\art\sculptor  Search this

Portrait male  Search this

Portrait male\head  Search this

Occupation\art\printmaker  Search this

Credit Line:

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift from the collection of the Zorach children

Object number:

1976.145.24

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection

Department:

Painting and Sculpture

On View:

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 4th Floor, 47A

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 4th Floor

Data Source:

Smithsonian American Art Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk75f831aee-0908-455d-b487-a252a3ac20c8

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:saam_1976.145.24