Head of Abraham Walkowitz

Copied William Zorach, Head of Abraham Walkowitz, 1943, plaster, 12 349 5810 in. (32.324.525.4 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Tessim Zorach and Dahlov Ipcar, 1968.154.130

Artwork Details

Title
Head of Abraham Walkowitz
Date
1943
Dimensions
12 349 5810 in. (32.324.525.4 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Tessim Zorach and Dahlov Ipcar
Mediums
Mediums Description
plaster
Classifications
Keywords
  • Occupation — art — artist
  • Portrait male — Walkowitz, Abraham — head
Object Number
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.