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A Merry Xmas From The Zorachs

1928

Marguerite Zorach

Associated Names

Marguerite Zorach

Artist, American, 1887 - 1968

This painting depicts a stylized human figure and text. The image shows a simple and bold rendering of a nude human figure in solid black against a light background. The figure is leaning forward with bent legs and one arm raised behind the head. On the left side, the text "FROM THE ZORACHS" is inscribed vertically, and on the right side, "A MERRY XMAS" is similarly inscribed. The composition exudes a minimalistic and modern aesthetic.

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Artwork overview

Medium

linocut
Credit Line

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

block: 215 x 157 mm
sheet: 248 x 187 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.5194

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: "FROM THE ZORACHS" verically in block, left; "A MERRY XMAS" vertically in block, right; "1928" in pencil, lower right corner

Wikidata ID

Q76457791

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