Zorach, William

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Born: Feb 28, 1887 AD
Died: 1966 AD, at 79 years of age.

Nationality: Lithuanian
Categories: Artists, Painters


Lithuanian-American sculptor, painter and writer.

 

1887- Born on the 28th of February in Eurburg, Lithuania.

 

1910-1911 - Zorach studied in Paris; painted with Fauvist influence.

 

1916 - Came up with a one-person show in New York City that reflected his increasing interest in cubism.

 

1922 - Abandoned painting and became best known for his sculpture.

 

         - Zorach worked in marble as well as various metals with notable original figural pieces characterized by their block like contours and bulk.

 

1929-1960 - Between these years, he taught at the Art Students League in New York City.

 

1966 - Died on 16th of November in Bath, Maine.

 

 


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