Studies and preparatory material, circa 1916-1962, undated
Series
Scope and Contents
This series includes material related to the planning and creation of many of Duchamp's works of art. Most of the material pertains either to Duchamp's efforts to reproduce his own works of art, as in the case of the "Box in a Valise" subseries, or to his creation of various book and magazine covers, as in the case of the "Graphic design projects" subseries.
Dates
- circa 1916-1962, undated
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
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
By project type.
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
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