Photo of collection object London Knees 1966 — Oldenburg, Claes. London Knees 1966, 1966, published 1968. Multiple of polyurethaned latex “knees,” acrylic base, two sewn felt bags, and twelve photolithographs in three folders; housed in cloth-covered case, overall (case, closed): 7 1/2 x 17 x 11 5/8" (19 x 43.2 x 29.5 cm). Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Francis Avnet, 1610.1968.1-14. (Photo: MoMA)

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London Knees 1966

1966, published 1968

Claes Oldenburg

American, born Sweden. 1929–2022

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Maker/Artist: Oldenburg, Claes
Classification: Multiple
Formatted Medium: Multiple of polyurethaned latex “knees,” acrylic base, two sewn felt bags, and twelve photolithographs in three folders; housed in cloth-covered case
Medium: multiple, polyurethaned, latex, knees, acrylic, base, sewn, felt, bags, photolithographs, folders, housed, cloth-covered, case
Dimensions: overall (case, closed): 7 1/2 x 17 x 11 5/8" (19 x 43.2 x 29.5 cm)
Departments: Drawings & Prints
Accession Number: 1610.1968.1-14
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Francis Avnet
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