Anonymous was a Woman VIII

1977

Miriam Schapiro

Associated Names
Miriam Schapiro

Artist, American, 1923 - 2015

The image depicts a rectangular piece of fabric with intricate cut-out embroidery patterns, mainly floral and curvilinear motifs forming a detailed triangular shape on the upper part of the fabric. The color scheme is monochromatic, with shades of brown dominating and lighter tones visible due to the cut-out areas. The triangular embroidery is centered on the upper half of the fabric, while the bottom edge has a wider plain band. In the lower right corner of the background surface, there is faint handwritten text and numbers.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    softground etching in brown 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

    1979.9.9

  • Series Title

    Anonymous was a Woman [1979.9.1-10]

Associated Artworks

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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

Q65575623

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