Photo of collection object Rotary Demisphere (Precision Optics)
Duchamp, Marcel. Rotary Demisphere (Precision Optics), Paris, 1925. Painted papier-mâché demisphere fitted on velvet-covered disk, copper collar with plexiglass dome, motor, pulley, and metal stand, 58 1/2 x 25 1/4 x 24" (148.6 x 64.2 x 60.9 cm). Gift of Mrs. William Sisler and Edward James Fund, 391.1970.a-c. (Photo: MoMA)

Rotary Demisphere (Precision Optics)

Paris, 1925

Marcel Duchamp

American, born France. 1887–1968

Painting & Sculpture

Maker/Artist
Duchamp, Marcel
Classification
Sculpture
Formatted Medium
Painted papier-mâché demisphere fitted on velvet-covered disk, copper collar with plexiglass dome, motor, pulley, and metal stand
Dimensions
58 1/2 x 25 1/4 x 24" (148.6 x 64.2 x 60.9 cm)
Accession Number
391.1970.a-c
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. William Sisler and Edward James Fund
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