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Seamstress

c. 1940

Moses Soyer

Associated Names

Moses Soyer

Artist, American, 1899 - 1974

The image shows a woman from the waist up, sitting at a sewing machine with her back to the viewer. She appears focused on her task, with her hair styled into a bun with hints of blue. She is wearing a sleeveless top with light colors and dark outlines. The setting is indoors with muted earthy tones and a textured backdrop, possibly a curtain. A sewing machine is in front of her.

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Artwork overview

Medium

screenprint
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

356 x 305 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.4530

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q76551967

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