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Destroyed version of Study for Portrait of Chess Players in studio, 1918 or 1917

 Object — Box: 27, Folder: 20
Identifier: MDP_B027_F020_13-1972-9-456

Scope and Contents

Duchamp, Marcel. Destroyed version of "Study for Portrait of Chess Players," 1911, pictured in Duchamp's W. 67th Street studio and envelope.

Dates

  • 1918 or 1917

Creator

Language of Materials

French; English

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research. David Sylvester's typescript for the article "Bicycle Parts" can only be consulted with permission of the author's estate.

Extent

2 pages

Physical Location

Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library & Archives

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Jacqueline, Paul and Peter Matisse in memory of their mother Alexina Duchamp

Related Materials

Portrait of Chess Players

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