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    Artist

  • Schiff, John, 1907-1976

    Marisol, 1930-2016

    • Title

  • The Generals / sculpture by Marisol, 1961-1962

  • Physical Description

    1 photograph : black-and-white ; 10 x 8 inches / 25.5 x 20.5 cm., digital photograph

  • Summary

    The image shows sculptor Marisol's work titled 'The Generals (1961-1962). There are 2 seated forms riding a wooden horse whose legs are on wheels. The image evoques ideas of colonialist imperialism. The verso of the photograph has a John D. Schiff photography stamp.

  • Subject

    Horses in art; Horsemanship; Sculpture; Art, Modern, 20th century; Found objects (Art)

  • Genre

    Photographs

  • Part Of

    John (Hans) and Trude Schiff Collection, AR 25082

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Biographical/Historical Information

Marisol (Mariá Sol Escobar) was a sculptor, born to Venezuelan parents in Paris, France in 1930. Marisol was formally schooled at the Paris École des Beaux-Arts; at the Art Students League of New York; and at the New School for Social Research. Marisol focused on creating sculptures, assemblages, folk art, dada, and surrealist artworks, often through a feminist lens.

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Citation

Schiff, John: The Generals / sculpture by Marisol, 1961-1962, Leo Baeck Institute, F 137 AR 25082.