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Marguerite Zorach Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Marguerite Zorach our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Marguerite Zorach · 1887 – 1968

Memories of My California Childhood

1921 · Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn · original 76.2 x 63.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 125 artworks by Marguerite Zorach
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Provincetown Players

1915 · original 20 x 30 cm

Explore Marguerite Zorach’s ‘Provincetown Players,’ a striking 1915 linocut featuring nude figures in Fauvist style. Discover its geometric forms & Smithsonian American Art Museum details.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 125 artworks by Marguerite Zorach
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The Dance

1917 · original 27 x 20 cm

Explore Marguerite Zorach’s ‘The Dance’ – a stunning 1917 linocut capturing modern movement & energy. Discover its Expressionist style, vibrant colors, and unique texture at the Smithsonian.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 125 artworks by Marguerite Zorach
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Mother, Child and Dog

original 24 x 14 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 125 artworks by Marguerite Zorach
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Ships in the Harbor

1917 · original 41 x 51 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 125 artworks by Marguerite Zorach
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Mountain Stream

1920

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 125 artworks by Marguerite Zorach
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Blouse

1968 · original 56 x 154 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 125 artworks by Marguerite Zorach
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Merry Christmas from the Zorachs

1916 · original 23 x 16 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 125 artworks by Marguerite Zorach
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Two Souls

1930 · original 29 x 21 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 125 artworks by Marguerite Zorach
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Untitled (Two Women)

1930

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 125 artworks by Marguerite Zorach
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Untitled (Two Women and Two Children)

1930

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 125 artworks by Marguerite Zorach
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Sailing

1916

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 125 artworks by Marguerite Zorach
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New Hampshire Family

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 125 artworks by Marguerite Zorach
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Untitled Blockprint

1915

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 125 artworks by Marguerite Zorach
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Untitled (Standing Woman)

1920

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 125 artworks by Marguerite Zorach
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Provincetown

1916

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 125 artworks by Marguerite Zorach
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Portrait of Bill (Bill Zorach)

1925 · original 183 x 92 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 125 artworks by Marguerite Zorach
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Old Paris

1911 · original 21 x 13 cm

Explore Marguerite Zorach’s ‘Old Paris’ etching – a captivating black & white scene of 1911 Parisian life. Detailed, atmospheric, and influenced by Tubism.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 125 artworks by Marguerite Zorach
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Untitled (Foot)

original 51 x 41 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 125 artworks by Marguerite Zorach
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My Home in Fresno around the Year 1900

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 125 artworks by Marguerite Zorach
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Born to the Zorachs, a Little Baby Girl At. Nov. 12, 1917

1917 · original 10 x 17 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 125 artworks by Marguerite Zorach
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Builders and Planners (mural study)

1934 · original 59 x 38 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 125 artworks by Marguerite Zorach
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Merry Xmas from W and M and Tessim Zorach

1915

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 125 artworks by Marguerite Zorach
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Fabric Fragment

1968 · original 79 x 40 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 125 artworks by Marguerite Zorach
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Shawl

1968 · original 256 x 61 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 125 artworks by Marguerite Zorach
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The artist

Marguerite Zorach

1887 – 1968

Quick facts

Also known asMarguerite Thompson, Marguerite Thompson Zorach, Marguerite Zorach-Thompson, Zorach, Marguerite, 1887-1968, Маргарита Зорах
Typical colorsputty
Museums on APSBrooklyn Museum, New Britain Museum of American Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art
Topics exploredamerican art, sketch
Top 3 worksMemories of My California Childhood, Provincetown Players, The Dance
Copyright statusUnder copyright
Top-ranked workMemories of My California Childhood
Died1968

Biography

Marguerite Zorach: A Pioneer of American Modernism

Early Life and Education

Born in Santa Rosa, California in 1887, Marguerite Zorach came from a family with roots in New England seafaring and Pennsylvania Quaker traditions.
Her early education included music lessons and four years of Latin at Fresno High School, reflecting her parents’ commitment to a liberal arts upbringing.
She was among the first women admitted to Stanford University in 1908 but left before graduating to pursue art studies in France.

Paris and Fauvist Influences

In Paris, Zorach immediately encountered the groundbreaking works of Henri Matisse and André Derain at the Salon d'Automne, profoundly impacting her artistic direction.
Despite being initially rejected from the École des Beaux-Arts, she studied at the Académie de la Palette under John Duncan Fergusson and Jacques-Emile Blanche, fostering her unique style.
She actively participated in modernist exhibitions like the Société des Artistes Indépendants and the Salon d'Automne, connecting with prominent figures such as Pablo Picasso, Gertrude Stein, and Henri Rousseau.
It was in Paris that she met her future husband and artistic collaborator, William Zorach.

Global Travels and Artistic Development

A lengthy world tour with her aunt from 1911-1912 took her to Jerusalem, Egypt, India, Burma, China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Hawaii.
These travels broadened her artistic horizons, leading to more abstract compositions and the use of bold colors with thick black outlines in her landscapes.
Upon returning to California, she painted the Sierra Nevada mountains but faced disapproval from her parents, resulting in the destruction of much of her early work.

New York and Collaborative Work

After marrying William Zorach in 1912, she moved to New York City, where they began a lifelong artistic partnership.
Both participated in the influential 1913 Armory Show, marking a turning point for modern art in America.
They experimented with various art forms, including poetry, alongside their painting and sculpture.
Their Greenwich Village home became a vibrant salon for artists and intellectuals.

Major Achievements and Artistic Style

Zorach won the 1920 Logan Medal of the Arts, recognizing her significant contributions to American art.
Her artistic style is characterized by bold Fauvist colors, simplified forms, and a focus on capturing the essence of landscapes and figures.
She worked across multiple mediums, including painting, textiles (bedspreads), and graphic design.
Notable works include “Memories of my California Childhood” (1921) and “Nevada Falls, Yosemite Valley, California” (1920).

Historical Significance

Marguerite Zorach was a key figure in the introduction of modernism to America.
Her work challenged traditional artistic conventions and paved the way for future generations of American artists.
As a female artist during a period of significant social change, she broke barriers and contributed to the growing recognition of women in the art world.
She remains an important example of an early 20th-century artist who embraced experimentation and pushed the boundaries of artistic expression.

Questions & Answers

What are the birth city and country of Marguerite Zorach?

Marguerite Zorach was born in Santa Rosa, in United States.

What colors did Marguerite Zorach use most often?

Marguerite Zorach's use of color across the works listed on this website can be studied on the artist's Palette Genome page.

Where are Marguerite Zorach's artworks grouped by technique?

To find all works by Marguerite Zorach in a given medium, use the artist's All Medium page.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 16, 2026

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