Masha Bruskina, 1995
Synthetic polymer on linen
Overall: 122 1/4 x 146 1/2 in. (310.5 x 372.1 cm.)
Purchased with funds provided by the Fine Arts Acquisitions Committee Fund, Blanche and Romie Shapiro Fund, Kristie A. Jayne Fund, Sara Schlesinger Bequest and Miki Denhof Bequest
2002-12a-c ' ; $object_caption = 'Nancy Spero
Masha Bruskina, 1995
Synthetic polymer on linen

2002-12a-c ' ; $object_summary = ' Nancy Spero\'s distinguished career has included many wall drawings that pay homage to significant female figures who have been overlooked historically. This large work, painted on sections of linen pinned to the wall like a political banner, is one such piece: Masha Bruskina was a seventeen-year-old Jewish volunteer nurse who helped wounded Soviet prisoners escape. Bruskina is a symbol of resistance and strength. '; ?>