Sketch for Marcel Duchamp portrait by Frederick Kiesler. Pencil on paper, 1948
File — Box: 16, Folder: 13
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Includes a photograph of 'Please Touch' pasties in shipping boxes which Kiesler inscribed "Marcel's Bosom Pops Out"; extracts from Stefi Kiesler's (wife of Frederick Kiesler) diary from 1933 to 1950 documenting the couple's close friendship with Marcel Duchamp; and photographs and a flyer from chess event held at Julien Levy Gallery.
Dates
- 1948
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
Predominantly in English; some material in French.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research. The "Unpublished Writings" subseries may only be consulted with permission of the Archivist.
Extent
From the Collection: 9 linear feet
Creator
- From the Collection: Philadelphia Museum of Art (Creator, Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives Repository
Contact:
Philadelphia Museum of Art
PO Box 7646
Philadelphia PA 19101-7646 United States
archives@philamuseum.org
Philadelphia Museum of Art
PO Box 7646
Philadelphia PA 19101-7646 United States
archives@philamuseum.org