Claire’s work is defined by its 20th century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Private Affair I
Claire Zeisler (American, 1903-1991) Chicago, Illinois, United States

Red Preview
Claire Zeisler (American, 1903-1991) Chicago, Illinois, United States

Symbolic Poncho
Claire Zeisler (American, 1903-1991) Chicago, Illinois, United States

Free Standing Yellow
Claire Zeisler (American, 1903-1991) Chicago, Illinois, United States

Floor Slinky
Claire Zeisler (American, 1903-1991) Chicago, Illinois, United States

Black Tuesday
Claire Zeisler (American, 1903-1991) Chicago, Illinois, United States

Breakwater
Claire Zeisler (American, 1903-1991) Chicago, Illinois, United States

Hanging
Claire Zeisler (American, 1903-1991) Chicago, Illinois, United States

Hanging (Unfinished)
Claire Zeisler (American, 1903-1991) Chicago, Illinois, United States

Hanging
Claire Zeisler (American, 1903-1991) Chicago, Illinois, United States

Eight Study Samples
Claire Zeisler (American, 1903-1991) Chicago, Illinois, United States

Hanging
Claire Zeisler (American, 1903-1991) Chicago, Illinois, United States

Incomplete Construction
Claire Zeisler (American, 1903-1991) Chicago, Illinois, United States

Hanging (Possibly Incomplete)
Claire Zeisler (American, 1903-1991) Chicago, Illinois, United States

Four Study Samples
Claire Zeisler (American, 1903-1991) Chicago, Illinois, United States

Five Study Samples
Claire Zeisler (American, 1903-1991) Chicago, Illinois, United States

Study (Leather and Stone with Needle Lace)
Claire Zeisler (American, 1903-1991) Chicago, Illinois, United States

Study (Lace within Wooden Circle)
Claire Zeisler (American, 1903-1991) Chicago, Illinois, United States

Untitled Leather Construction
Claire Zeisler (American, 1903-1991) Chicago, Illinois, United States

Sling Bag
Claire Zeisler (American, 1903-1991) Chicago, Illinois, United States