Posted on March 28, 2019
In the 1880s, Jews in Russia faced pogroms (violent government-incited riots) that killed many and ran off many others. Perhaps that's why the very young Abraham Walkowitz (born on this date in 1878) and his mother left Siberia, Russia, and came to the U.S.
Walkowitz always loved to draw. As a child he drew all over the floors and "everything" with chalk.
Like many other artists and thinkers of the time, Walkowitz was impressed by the way that Isadora Duncan shrugged off the "rules" of dance, created her own never-before-seen style, and portrayed freedom and beauty with her movements. Duncan is considered the Mother of Modern Dance, and Walkowitz was inspired by her creativity.
How inspired was Walkowitz?
He created more than 5,000 drawings of Isadora Duncan. These drawings, which capture the fluidity and freedom of Duncan's movements, are considered by some to be his most significant achievement.
He created more than 5,000 drawings of Isadora Duncan. These drawings, which capture the fluidity and freedom of Duncan's movements, are considered by some to be his most significant achievement.
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