12 Rotoreliefs by Marcel Duchamp
Scope and Contents
12 Rotoreliefs by Marcel Duchamp. The optical disks are in the original black cardboard holder. The circular holder is inserted into a folded cardboard band which also serves as a stand for use when spinning the discus on a record player turnstile. Appearing on the band is a photograph of a turnstile with stand in place, together with instructions, in English, which are subscribed by Duchamp's facsimile autograph signature. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 46)
"These discs, turning at an approximate speed of 33 revolutions per minute, will give an impression of depth..."
Dates
- Creation: 1934 - 1975
Creator
- Duchamp, Marcel (Henri-Robert-Marcel), 1887-1968 (Artist, Person)
Access
This material is open for research use by any registered reader.
Extent
1 item : Set of 12 Interchangeable Designs with Case and Instructions. ; 25.5 x 25 cm.
Language of Materials
English
Source
- Taylor, Simon Watson, 1923-2005 (Collector, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives Repository
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