The Embrace
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Caption
William Zorach (American, born Lithuania, 1887–1966). The Embrace, 1933. Bronze, 64 3/4 x 24 1/2 x 36 in. (164.5 x 62.2 x 91.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by The Honorable Emil N. Baar, Robert E. Blum, Mrs. Darwin R. James III, Robert A. Morse, Mrs. Louis Nathanson, Mr. and Mrs. Laurance Rockefeller, the Saul and Helen Rosen Foundation, Mrs. Hollis K. Thayer, Dr. John F. Thompson and Elizabeth Thompson and Carll H. de Silver Fund, 64.144. © Estate of William Zorach. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Artist
Title
The Embrace
Date
1933
Medium
Bronze
Classification
Dimensions
64 3/4 x 24 1/2 x 36 in. (164.5 x 62.2 x 91.4 cm)
Signatures
Incised on base near man's proper left foot, in script: "William Zorach"
Markings
Incised along bottom edge of base below back of man: "MODERN ART FDRY NY"
Credit Line
Purchased with funds given by The Honorable Emil N. Baar, Robert E. Blum, Mrs. Darwin R. James III, Robert A. Morse, Mrs. Louis Nathanson, Mr. and Mrs. Laurance Rockefeller, the Saul and Helen Rosen Foundation, Mrs. Hollis K. Thayer, Dr. John F. Thompson and Elizabeth Thompson and Carll H. de Silver Fund
Accession Number
64.144
Rights
© Estate of William Zorach
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