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American Collectors (Fred and Marcia Weisman)

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American Collectors (Fred and Marcia Weisman)
ArtistDavid Hockney
Year1968
MediumAcrylic on canvas
Dimensions213.4 cm × 304.8 cm (84.0 in × 120.0 in)
LocationArt Institute of Chicago, Chicago
Accession1984

American Collectors (Fred and Marcia Weisman) is a 1968 painting by British artist David Hockney.[1] The painting is currently in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.[2] It was accessioned by the museum in 1984 after being donated by Frederic G. Pick, and his wife. The painting depicts Frederick and Marcia Weisman, two American art collectors from Los Angeles.[3]

The piece has been displayed at the National Portrait Gallery[4] and the Royal Society of the Arts.[5]

References

  1. ^ Cumming, Laura (15 November 2006). "Facing the truth about portraiture". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
  2. ^ "American Collectors (Fred and Marcia Weisman), 1968". Art Institute of Chicago. 1984. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
  3. ^ Sozanski, Edward J. (24 June 1987). "Frederick Weisman Just Can`t Get Art Off His Mind". Knight-Ridder Newspapers. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
  4. ^ "David Hockney Portraits" (PDF). National Portrait Gallery. 12 October 2006. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
  5. ^ Curtis, Sarah (1 April 1994). "GENERAL NEWS". RSA Journal. Royal Society of the Arts.