Modern and Contemporary Art Objet-dard (Dart-object) 1962 cast of 1951 copper-electroplated plaster original Marcel Duchamp, American (born France), 1887 - 1968 Bronze with inlaid lead rib * Gallery 182, Modern and Contemporary Art, first floor (d’Harnoncourt Gallery) 1981-87-1 Gift of Arne Ekstrom, 1981 |
LabelWhile secretly working "underground" on his final masterpiece, Étant donnés, Duchamp claimed that he had given up art for chess. Mysterious objects nevertheless emerged, hinting that the artist was indeed at work on another project. This enigmatic molded item in bronze alludes to human anatomy and offers insight into the working process involved in the making of Étant donnés.* 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. |
