Photo of collection object Indestructible Object (or Object to Be Destroyed) — Man Ray. Indestructible Object (or Object to Be Destroyed), 1964 (replica of 1923 original). Metronome with cutout photograph of eye on pendulum, 8 7/8 x 4 3/8 x 4 5/8" (22.5 x 11 x 11.6 cm). James Thrall Soby Fund, 248.1966.a-e. (Photo: MoMA)

MoMA

Indestructible Object (or Object to Be Destroyed)

1964 (replica of 1923 original)

Man Ray (Emmanuel Radnitzky)

American, 1890–1976

Painting & Sculpture

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Man Ray
Classification: Sculpture
Formatted Medium: Metronome with cutout photograph of eye on pendulum
Medium: metronome, cutout, photograph, eye, pendulum
Dimensions: 8 7/8 x 4 3/8 x 4 5/8" (22.5 x 11 x 11.6 cm)
Departments: Painting & Sculpture
Accession Number: 248.1966.a-e
Credit Line: James Thrall Soby Fund
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