William Zorach
1887–1966

Introduction

William Zorach (February 28, 1889 – November 15, 1966) was an American sculptor, painter, printmaker, and writer. He won the Logan Medal of the Arts in 1927. He was at the forefront of American artists embracing cubism.

He is the husband of Marguerite Thompson Zorach and father of Dahlov Ipcar, both artists in their own right.

Wikidata identifier

Q385941

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Country of birth

Lithuania

Roles

Artist, lithographer, painter, sculptor

ULAN identifier

500003603

Names

William Zorach, William Finklestein, Zorach Finklestein, Zorach Garfinkel, Zorach Garfinkle, Zorach Gorfinkel, Zorach Samovich

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