Kurt Schwitters (German, 1887–1948. In Norway 1937–40; in England 1940–48.) Revolving [Das Kreisen]. 1919 Wood, metal, cord, cardboard, wool, wire, leather, and oil on canvas, 48 3/8 x 35" (122.7 x 88.7 cm) The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Advisory Committee Fund Collection work meeting criteria specified in Introduction. 231.68 Other works by this artist

Provenance:

Kurt Schwitter, Hannover, Germany, then England. 1919 – 1948

Ernst Schwitters (the artist’s son), Lysaker near Oslo, Norway. Inherited from the artist, 1948 – 1962

Marlborough Fine Art, London. Purchased from Ernst Schwitters, 1962 – 1968

Marlborough-Gerson Gallery, New York. 1968

The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Purchased from Marlborough-Gerson, New York, 1968

Alternate titles :

Das Kreisen (Circling)

Weltenkreise

Das Kreisen [ehemals: Weltenkreise] – Revolving [formerly: Global Circles]

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