Tragedy of the Ghetto

William Zorach, Tragedy of the Ghetto, ca. 1950, painted pine relief, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift from the collection of the Zorach children, 1976.145.31
William Zorach, Tragedy of the Ghetto, ca. 1950, painted pine relief, 8 1⁄2 x 32 1⁄8 x 1 in. (21.6 x 81.6 x 2.4 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift from the collection of the Zorach children, 1976.145.31

Artwork Details

Title
Tragedy of the Ghetto
Artist
Date
ca. 1950
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
8 1⁄2 x 32 1⁄8 x 1 in. (21.6 x 81.6 x 2.4 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift from the collection of the Zorach children
Mediums
Mediums Description
painted pine relief
Classifications
Subjects
  • Figure group
  • Cityscape
Object Number
1976.145.31
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1976.145.31

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