Photo of collection object Why Not Sneeze Rose Sélavy? — Duchamp, Marcel. Why Not Sneeze Rose Sélavy?, 1964 (replica of 1921 original). Painted metal birdcage containing marble blocks, thermometer, and piece of cuttlebone, 4 7/8 x 8 3/4 x 6 3/8" (12.3 x 22.1 x 16 cm). Gift of Galleria Schwarz, 1123.1964.a-e. (Photo: MoMA)

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Why Not Sneeze Rose Sélavy?

1964 (replica of 1921 original)

Marcel Duchamp

American, born France. 1887–1968

Painting & Sculpture

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Maker/Artist: Duchamp, Marcel
Classification: Sculpture
Formatted Medium: Painted metal birdcage containing marble blocks, thermometer, and piece of cuttlebone
Medium: painted, metal, birdcage, containing, marble, blocks, thermometer, piece, cuttlebone
Dimensions: 4 7/8 x 8 3/4 x 6 3/8" (12.3 x 22.1 x 16 cm)
Departments: Painting & Sculpture
Accession Number: 1123.1964.a-e
Credit Line: Gift of Galleria Schwarz
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