Modern and Contemporary Art Hydro Cell 1918 John R. Covert, American, 1882 - 1960 Oil on cardboard * Gallery 181, Modern and Contemporary Art, first floor 1950-134-509 The Louise and Walter Arensberg Collection, 1950 |
LabelA founding member and the first secretary of the Society of Independent Artists, Covert was Walter Arensberg's first cousin and a frequent chess partner of Duchamp. While this still life composition seems rather traditional in format, its enigmatic title and thumbprint signature bespeak the artist's Dada sensibility.* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
