Research Catalog
Rotorelief 11 rue Larrey, Paris.
- Title
- Rotorelief [graphic] : 11 rue Larrey, Paris.
- Author
- Duchamp, Marcel, 1887-1968.
- Publication
- [Paris : M. Duchamp, 1935]
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Still image | By appointment only | Spencer Coll. French 1935 13-22 | Schwarzman Building - Print Collection Room 308 |
Details
- Description
- 6 discs (12 photomechanical prints); diam. 20 cm. in holder diam. 25 cm.
- Summary
- Issued in an edition of 500 unnumbered and unsigned copies; cf. Schwarz.
- Date of publication from Schwarz.
- Set of 6 cardboard discs, printed on both sides in color offset lithography. They are to be viewed as they rotate on a photograph turntable, producing an illusion of three-dimentionality. The circular holder is composed of two black plastic rings separated by a strip of black sponge rubber; title printed in blind on inside surface of lower ring. A white cardboard strip holds discs in place, printed at each end: "Tirer l'épingle." With a black plastic viewing ring (diam. 14 cm.); circular cellophane covers printed in white; wax paper slip with printed directions for use, in French. For illustrations of the discs, cf. Schwarz, p. 402-404, fig. 177-188.
- Later editions issued under titles: 12 rotoreliefs (1953); Rotoreliefs (1987).
- Each disc bears the notice "Modèle déposé" on one side.
- Uniform Title
- Rotoreliefs
- Alternative Title
- Rotoreliefs
- Rotoreliefs (optical disks)
- Rotoreliefs (disques optiques)
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- Artists' books – France – 20th century.
- Indexed In (note)
- Schwarz, A. Complete works of Marcel Duchamp (2000 ed.)
- Provenance (note)
- Artist's presentation copy, with inserted disc-shaped sheet of buff paper, inscribed: "Mille mercis pour la petite voiture de montagne! Marcel Duchamp."
- Contents
- [Disc 1] no. 1. Corolles ; no. 4. Lampe -- [Disc 2] no. 2. Œuf à la coque ; no. 3. Laterne chinoise -- [Disc 3] no. 5. Poisson japonais ; no. 6. Escargot -- [Disc 4] no. 7. Verre de Bohme ; no. 8. Cerceaux -- [Disc 5] no. 9. Montgolfière ; no. 10. Cage -- [Disc 6] no. 11. Éclipse totale ; no. 12. Spirale blanche.
- Call Number
- Spencer Coll. French 1935 13-22
- OCLC
- 122565899
- Author
- Duchamp, Marcel, 1887-1968. Artist
- Title
- Rotorelief [graphic] : 11 rue Larrey, Paris.
- Imprint
- [Paris : M. Duchamp, 1935]
- Indexed In:
- Schwarz, A. Complete works of Marcel Duchamp (2000 ed.), 441
- Local Note
- Spencer Coll. copy lacks the cardboard strip, the cellophane covers, and the wax paper slip.
- Provenance
- Artist's presentation copy, with inserted disc-shaped sheet of buff paper, inscribed: "Mille mercis pour la petite voiture de montagne! Marcel Duchamp." NN
- Place of Publication
- France Paris.
- Note
- Title given in Schwarz as: Rotoreliefs (optical disks)
- Research Call Number
- Spencer Coll. French 1935 13-22