Marcel Duchamp with works of art, 1949-1967, undated
Scope and Contents
This subseries contains portraits of Duchamp posing with his works of art. The majority of images document Duchamp's attendance at exhibitions including or dedicated to his works. There is also one photograph by Hans Richter of Duchamp with his "Rotoreliefs," taken presumably during the filming of "Dreams that Money Can Buy" and several photographs by Richard Lusby of Duchamp posing with Robert Lebel and others with Lebel's monograph, "Sur Marcel Duchamp (Eau & Gaz)."
Dates
- 1949-1967, undated
Language of Materials
Predominantly in English with some material in French.
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
From the Collection: 18 linear feet
Arrangement
Alphabetical by photographer. Images by unidentified photographers follow, and are filed chronologically.
Creator
- From the Collection: Duchamp, Alexina, 1906-1995 (Creator, Person)
- From the Collection: Duchamp, Marcel, 1887-1968 (Creator, 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