Wedge of Chastity.
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Title |
Wedge of Chastity. |
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Creator |
Duchamp, Marcel (French painter, sculptor, and writer, 1887-1968) |
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Date |
1954 |
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Cultural Context |
French
European
Western European |
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Style/Period |
Modern (styles and periods)
Modernist |
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Subject |
Plasterwork
Inscriptions |
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Description |
Sculpture of two interlocking parts, galvanized plaster for the wedge and dental plastic for the base; The following descriptive notes are from: Schwarz, Arturo. The Complete Works of Marcel Duchamp. 2nd rev. ed. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1970, pp. 528-529: January 1954, New York; 2 3/16 x 3 3/8 x 1 5/8" (5.6 x 8.5 x 4.2 cm); Incised inscription, on top: pour Teeny/ 16 Jan. 1954/ Marcel. Across: coin/ de / chasteté. |
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Material |
Plaster
Plastic (organic material)
Coating (material) |
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Measurements |
2 1/4 x 3 3/8" |
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Technique |
Sculpting
Galvanizing
Plastering
Coating (process) |
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Inscription |
Incised inscription, on top: pour Teeny/ 16 Jan. 1954/ Marcel. Across: coin/ de / chasteté. |
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Work Type |
Sculpture
Plasterwork |
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Repository |
Teeny Duchamp Collection (New York) |
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Source |
Marcel Duchamp. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1975. (pl.195) |
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Rights |
Picture reproduction rights reserved by A.D.A.G.P., Paris. |
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Digital Publisher |
University of Louisville Department of Fine Arts/Allen R. Hite Art Institute Visual Resources Center |
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Format |
image/jpeg |
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Digital File Name |
VRC 533-17.jpg |
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Rating |
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