Bronze Head of William Zorach

Copied 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

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 — head
  • Occupation — art — printmaker
  • Portrait male — Zorach, William
  • Occupation — art — painter
  • Occupation — art — sculptor
Object Number
1976.145.24
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/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.”