Morris Richard Poucher

Elizabeth M. Poucher, Morris Richard Poucher, ca. 1950-1953, granite on formica base, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Elizabeth M. Poucher, 1968.63
Copied Elizabeth M. Poucher, Morris Richard Poucher, ca. 1950-1953, granite on formica base, 16 388 5810 in. (41.521.925.4 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Elizabeth M. Poucher, 1968.63

Artwork Details

Title
Morris Richard Poucher
Date
ca. 1950-1953
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
16 388 5810 in. (41.521.925.4 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Elizabeth M. Poucher
Mediums Description
granite on formica base
Classifications
Keywords
  • Portrait male — Poucher, Morris Richard
Object Number
1968.63

Artwork Description

Morris Richard Poucher was a pioneer of the dyestuff industry in America. He cofounded the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association, and was dedicated to creating a self-sufficient domestic dye industry to meet American demands. His daughter, Elizabeth M. Poucher, modeled this bust shortly before his death. In fact, the model was just beyond the halfway mark when he died of a heart attack. After a time, it was cast in marble, a “warm” stone that the artist felt suited her father’s personality.