Books and Fans

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Books and Fans

1980

Marcy Hermansader (American, born 1951)

Hermansader's work shows an interest in art forms traditionally considered women's handiwork-sewing, weaving, and textile design. This is expressed in her colorful use of pattern, flattened perspectives, and stylized forms. Her imagery is intensely personal. The horses drawn on the pages of one of the books refer to her years spent working at a racetrack, while the map of Africa relates to her interest in African and African-American culture.

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Object Details

Title:

Books and Fans

Date:

1980

Artist:

Marcy Hermansader (American, born 1951)

Medium:

Colored pencil, crayon, acrylic, and collage on paper

Dimensions:

Sheet: 30 x 44 1/2 inches (76.2 x 113 cm)

Classification:

Drawings

Credit Line:

Purchased with the Julius Bloch Memorial Fund created by Benjamin D. Bernstein, 1982

Accession Number:

1982-72-1

Geography:

Made in United States, North and Central America

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