Anonymous Was a Woman VII

1977

Miriam Schapiro

Associated Names
Miriam Schapiro

Artist, American, 1923 - 2015

This is a print of a red crocheted doily featuring the words "TAKE A" and the depiction of a chair surrounded by a curving border. The rectangular doily is detailed, the print showcasing its delicate loops and knots, and the edges curve inward slightly. The red doily is centered in the page, and the background is plain off-white paper.
This object’s media is not available for download. Contact us about image usage.
On View

West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G29

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    softground etching printed in red ink 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

    1979.9.8

  • Series Title

    Anonymous Was a Woman [1979.9.1-10]

Associated Artworks

See all 10 artworks
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.

Title Page

Miriam Schapiro

1977

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

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Anonymous Was a Woman; lower center in graphite: 13/15; lower right in graphite: Miriam Schapiro '77

Wikidata ID

Q65575618

You may be interested in

Loading Results