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Man Ray (Emmanuel Rudnitsky) (American, 1890–1976. Lived in Paris, 1921–1940 and again after 1951.)

Indestructible Object [Objet indestructible]. 1964 (replica of 1923 original)

Metronome, cutout photograph, 8 7/8 x 4 3/8 x 4 5/8” (22.5 x 11 x 11.6 cm)
The Museum of Modern Art, New York. James Thrall Soby Fund

Collection work meeting criteria specified in Introduction.

286.66.a-e.

Other works by this artist

Provenance:

Cordier & Ekstrom Gallery, NY
The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Purchased from Cordier & Ekstrom, 1966

Alternate title:

Object to be Destroyed (original title, changed after Man Ray changed his mind about one day destroying it with a hammer)

 

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