Head of Abraham Walkowitz

William Zorach, Head of Abraham Walkowitz, 1943, plaster, 12 ³⁄₄ x 9 ⁵⁄₈ x 10 in. (32.3 x 24.5 x 25.4 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Tessim Zorach and Dahlov Ipcar, 1968.154.130

Artwork Details

Title: Head of Abraham Walkowitz
Artist: William Zorach
Date: 1943
Location: Smithsonian American Art Museum
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Luce Foundation Center
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4th Floor
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47A
Dimensions: 12 ³⁄₄ x 9 ⁵⁄₈ x 10 in. (32.3 x 24.5 x 25.4 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Tessim Zorach and Dahlov Ipcar
Mediums: plaster
Mediums Description: plaster
Classifications: Sculpture
Subjects: Occupation — art — artist
Portrait male — Walkowitz, Abraham — head
Object Number: 1968.154.130
Linked Open Data: https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1968.154.130

Artwork Description

Abraham Walkowitz moved to New York City from Siberia at age nine. The people and places of New York inspired him, and although his art was representational, it had an expressionistic, slightly abstract quality. Walkowitz displayed his work at the 291 Gallery, a popular meeting place for artists and art lovers, including William Zorach. Zorach loved creative people, and Walkowitz was one of his closest friends.