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Aber, Ita,
Abstract
Allegory -- Life
Sculpture
Eta #1, (sculpture).
Artist:
Aber, Ita, 1932- , sculptor.
Title:
Eta #1, (sculpture).
Dates:
1986.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Fabric covered wood and found objects.
Dimensions:
60 x 40 x 6 in.
Inscription:
signed
Description:
Ancient man's Greek symbol, Eta, dressed in 18th century clothing.
Subject:
Abstract
Allegory -- Life -- Manhood
Object Type:
Sculpture
Owner:
Jewish
Theological
Seminary
of
America
, 3080 Broadway,
New
York
,
New
York
Provenance:
Formerly in the collection of Aber, Joshua & Ita, 2600 Netherland Avenue, Riverdale,
New
York
10463
Remarks:
Inspired by ancient symbols found on men's and women's clothing excavated at Masada, Bar Kokhba's cave and the Dura Europus Synagogue. Eta #1 is paired with Gamma #1, the ancient woman's Greek symbol (see IAS record 9D660021).
References:
Aber, Joshua & Ita, 1994, 1996.
Illustration:
Image on file.
Related Works:
Pair: 9D660021.
Note:
The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide.
Repository:
Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture, Smithsonian American Art Museum, P.O. Box 37012, MRC 970, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
Control Number:
IAS 9D660022
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Inventory of American Sculpture
9D660022
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