Murray Hill in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Malvina Hoffman
1887-1966
Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 10, 2015
1. Malvina Hoffman Marker
The sculptor of numerous works in bronze and marble, a pupil of Rodin, lived here from 1914 to 1966. Her series of 101 portraits, Races of Man (1930-35), a result of an anthropological study trip around the world, reflected the variety of human forms.
Historical Landmarks Preservation Center
Erected by Historical Landmarks Preservation Center.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 40° 44.805′ N, 73° 58.696′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Murray Hill. Marker is on East 35th Street west of Third Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 157 E 35th St, New York NY 10016, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sniffen Court (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial Light (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt (about 500 feet away); Franklin Delano Roosevelt - Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (about 500 feet away); Jessica Tandy / Hume Cronyn (about 600 feet away); Charles Dana Gibson (about 600 feet away); Murray Hill Historic District
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Regarding Malvina Hoffman. The studio is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Also see . . .
1. Malvina Hoffman. Wikipedia biography (Submitted on October 24, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The Races of Mankind. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on October 24, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 10, 2015
2. 157 & 159 East 35th Street
Malvina Hoffman Marker
Photographed By Larry Gertner
3. Malvina Hoffman
Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 11, 2020
4. 157 Eat 35th Street
The Sniffen Court side, designed by the artist
Photographed By Chicago Tribune, 2016
5. "Looking at Ourselves: Rethinking the Sculptures of Malvina Hoffman"
After a period of controversy as to whether or not the exhibit was racist, it was discontinued in 1969. In 2015, the Field Museum restored many of the sculptures, and in January 2016 the museum mounted this new exhibition.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 222 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 24, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
