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    		• Aber, Ita,
     
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    		• Abstract
     
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    		• Allegory -- Life
     
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    		• Homage -- Kaufmann, Isadore
     
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    		• Sculpture
     
     
    Gamma #1, (sculpture).
    Artist: 
    Aber, Ita, 1932- , sculptor.
    Title: 
    Gamma #1, (sculpture).
    Other Titles: 
    Hommage a Isadore Kaufmann, (sculpture).
    Dates: 
    1986.
    Digital Reference: 
    Image
    Medium: 
    Fabric covered wood and found objects.
    Dimensions: 
    60 x 60 x 6 in.
    Inscription: 
    signed
    Description: 
    Ancient woman's Greek symbol, Gamma, dressed as a 19th century bride of different cultures.
    Subject: 
    Abstract
    Allegory -- Life -- Womanhood
    Homage -- Kaufmann, Isadore
    Object Type: 
    Sculpture
    Owner: 
    Jewish Theological Seminary of America, 3080 Broadway, Library, 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. Gamma #1 is paired with Eta #1, the ancient man's Greek symbol (see IAS record 9D660022).
    References: 
    Aber, Joshua & Ita, 1994, 1996.
    Illustration: 
    Image on file.
    Related Works: 
    Pair: 9D660022.
    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 9D660021
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