Morris Hirshfield
- Introduction
- Hirshfield is considered one of the most critically acclaimed self-taught artists of the 20th century. In 1943, after only six years of painting, he was given a one man-show at the Museum of Modern Art. His works often feature meticulous patterns.
- Nationality
- American
- Gender
- Male
- Roles
- Artist, Naive Artist, Painter
- Names
- Morris Hirshfield, Morris Hirschfield
- Ulan
- 500013633
Exhibitions
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Making Choices
March 16–
September 26, 2000 MoMA
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Postwar to Pop: Masterworks from MoMA's Collection
April 22–
October 5, 1999 MoMA
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Art of the Forties
February 24–
April 30, 1991 MoMA
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Naive Painting: A Selection from the Museum Collection
January 7–
February 22, 1972 MoMA
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Ways of Looking
July 28–
November 1, 1971 MoMA
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Morris Hirshfield has 15 exhibitionsonline.
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Morris Hirshfield Angora Cat 1937-39 (dated on painting 1937)
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Morris Hirshfield Lion 1939
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Morris Hirshfield Beach Girl 1937-39 (dated on painting 1937)
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Morris Hirshfield Girl in a Mirror 1940
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Morris Hirshfield Tiger 1940
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Morris Hirshfield Inseparable Friends 1941
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Morris Hirshfield Girl with Pigeons 1942
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Morris Hirshfield Parliamentary Buildings 1946
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