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William Zorach Collection, 1923-1974
0.25
linear feet.
Catalog Number:
M192
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Agency History / Biographical Note:
American painter and sculptor William Zorach (1887-1966) was born in Eurburg,
Lithuania, and came to the United States in 1891. He studied at the
Cleveland School of Art, the National Academy of Design, and in Paris.
Between 1917 and 1922, Zorach turned from painting to sculpture, working in
the latter medium for the rest of his life. Bowdoin awarded him an honorary
degree in 1958. Zorach taught at the Art Student's League (1929-1960) and
was a founding member of the Sculptor's Guild. His paintings and sculptures
are held by more than eighty museum collections. Among his works are "The
Lineman," carved for the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics and presented to Bowdoin
in 1960, and "The Spirit of the Dance," acquired by Bowdoin in 1985. His
sculptures also adorn Radio City Music Hall, the Post Office building in
Washington, D.C., and the Mayo Clinic. One of his favorite subjects was his
wife, Marguerite, whom he married in 1912; they had two children.
Scope and Content:
The collection (1923-1974) contains essays by and articles regarding Zorach;
clippings, exhibit announcements, electrostatic copies of five letters
between Zorach and "Epstein" (originals retained by the family); biographical
information and other material relating to William Zorach.
Though alphabetically arranged overall, each material type is chronologically
arranged. The collection is supplemented by books and catalogues mentioning
Zorach or his works.
Cite as:
William Zorach Collection, George J. Mitchell Department of Special
Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library.
Access Restrictions:
None.
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