Modern and Contemporary Art Architectural Project 1914 Raymond Duchamp-Villon (Pierre-Maurice-Raymond Duchamp), French, 1876 - 1918 Plaster maquette * Gallery 186, Modern and Contemporary Art, first floor 1987-88-1 |
Purchased with the gifts (by exchange) of the Salander-O'Reilly Galleries, Inc., and Mr. and Mrs. Charles C.G. Chaplin, 1987LabelIn 1914 Raymond Duchamp-Villon was commissioned to design the architecture for a dormitory on the campus of Connecticut College in New London. He was encouraged to draw upon the French tradition of Gothic architecture in developing his plans, and this plaster model's geometric ornamentation shows that the artist's designs were in keeping with the Gothic style in widespread use in American educational institutions in the early twentieth century. Sadly, Duchamp-Villon did not live to see the completed building, which is today known as Plant House and continues to offer living quarters for students.* 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. |
