Anita Weschler, Bronze Head of William Zorach, before 1947, bronze on metal base, 15 x 8 x 11 in. (38.1 x 20.2 x 27.9 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift from the collection of the Zorach children, 1976.145.24
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Artwork Details
- Title
- Bronze Head of William Zorach
- Artist
- Date
- before 1947
- Location
- Dimensions
- 15 x 8 x 11 in. (38.1 x 20.2 x 27.9 cm.)
- Credit Line
- Gift from the collection of the Zorach children
- Mediums
- Mediums Description
- bronze on metal base
- Classifications
- Subjects
- Portrait male — Zorach, William
- Occupation — art — sculptor
- Occupation — art — painter
- Occupation — art — printmaker
- Portrait male — Zorach, William — head
- Object Number
- 1976.145.24
Artwork Description
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.”