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1977

Miriam Schapiro

Associated Names
Miriam Schapiro

Artist, American, 1923 - 2015

The image shows embossed text saying "ANONYMOUS WAS A WOMAN MIRIAM SCHAPIRO" on a plain white or light beige surface. The raised letters cast subtle shadows. The text is centered on the surface, creating a minimalist and understated aesthetic, focusing on the message.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    embossing on Arches paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Artist

  • Dimensions

    overall: 46 x 60.3 cm (18 1/8 x 23 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1979.9.1

  • Series Title

    Anonymous was a Woman [1979.9.1-10]

Associated Artworks

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Anonymous was a Woman

Miriam Schapiro

1977

The image displays a diamond-shaped design with intricate lines forming a lace-like pattern. The design resembles a delicately woven textile or decorative doily. Radiating semicircular shapes at the four corners evoke scalloped seashells, adding symmetry and balance. Overlapping lines within the diamond are similar to crosshatch stitches in embroidery, suggesting complex craftsmanship.

Anonymous was a Woman I

Miriam Schapiro

1977

The image depicts a large lace-like textile with a dark brown vase and flower pattern in the center. Surrounding the vase shape is a rectangular lace border, with corner embellishments that mirror the floral motif. The background is a muted beige color.

Anonymous was a Woman II

Miriam Schapiro

1977

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65575601

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