Woman’s Head

Moissaye Marans, Woman's Head, n.d., limestone, 17 1⁄4 x 13 1⁄2 x 9 1⁄4 in. (43.9 x 34.2 x 23.4 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Moissaye Marans, 1978.38.4

Artwork Details

Title
Woman’s Head
Artist
Date
n.d.
Location
Dimensions
17 1⁄4 x 13 1⁄2 x 9 1⁄4 in. (43.9 x 34.2 x 23.4 cm.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Moissaye Marans
Mediums
Mediums Description
limestone
Classifications
Subjects
  • Figure female — head
Object Number
1978.38.4
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1978.38.4

Artwork Description

Moissaye Marans began carving at a young age and throughout his career created sculptures from exotic woods, marble, and limestone. He was inspired by religious themes, and many of his pieces illustrate the ideals of peace and harmony. The huddled figure in Woman’s Head could symbolize birth or creation, suggesting innocence and freedom from conflict.

Works by this artist (4 items)

Moissaye Marans, Woman's Head, n.d., limestone, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Moissaye Marans, 1978.38.4
Woman’s Head
Artist
Daten.d.
limestone
On view
Moissaye Marans, Model for Stone Quarry, n.d., plaster and cast, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Moissaye Marans, 1978.38.3
Model for Stone Quarry
Artist
Daten.d.
plaster and cast
Not on view
Moissaye Marans, Oriental Rabbi, ca. 1950, carved walnut, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Moissaye Marans, 1978.38.1
Oriental Rabbi
Artist
Dateca. 1950
carved walnut
Not on view
Moissaye Marans, Ascension, n.d., plaster/painted and patinated, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Moissaye Marans, 1978.38.2
Ascension
Artist
Daten.d.
plaster/painted and patinated
Not on view

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Artist
Dateca. 1939
carved limestone mounted on wood base
On view