AdH w/object. Brancusi, Constantin. "Maiastra" (1912). Photo by Patrick Radebaugh, 1973
Scope and Contents
"Objects and artists" consists primarily of images of d'Harnoncourt standing alongside a work of art in PMA's collection. There are a few photographs of artists and works of art in situ. Of note is the contact sheet identified by a note on its verso as "Low voltage prototype." The cascading image in each frame appears to be Marcel Duchamp--perhaps an allusion to his "Nude descending a staircase." If so, it is likely that "Paul," who autographed the work, is Paul Matisse, the artist's stepson with whom d'Harnoncourt worked during PMA's 1969 installation of Duchamp's "Étant donnés" assemblage.
Dates
- 1973
Conditions Governing Access
These papers are subject to a 15-year closure based on the last year of designated date spans. Accordingly, all materials will be open on 2030 January 1.
Longer restriction periods apply to Series IV "Professional Affiliations." See the restriction note at that series level.
Extent
From the Series: 1.25 linear feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: d'Harnoncourt, Anne, 1943-2008 (Creator, Person)
- From the Collection: d'Harnoncourt, René, 1901-1968 (Associated name, Person)
- From the Collection: d'Harnoncourt, Sarah Carr, 1903-2001 (Associated name, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives Repository
Philadelphia Museum of Art
PO Box 7646
Philadelphia PA 19101-7646 United States
archives@philamuseum.org