Marguerite Zorach's 1917 Embroidery 'The Family' Now Displayed at Cleveland Museum of Art

The Cleveland Museum of Art has placed on view Marguerite Zorach's 1917 embroidery work titled 'The Family (In Memory of a Summer in the White Mountains).' Created by the American artist, this textile piece depicts Zorach, her husband William, and their young son Tessim during a New Hampshire vacation while awaiting the birth of their daughter. The artwork reflects Zorach's expressive approach, blending traditional embroidery with innovative techniques and vibrant colors. Zorach, who studied in Paris and traveled extensively, championed textiles as fine art, challenging distinctions between craft and painting. The museum is among only five public collections globally to hold her embroideries.