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A black and white photograph of a multi-part construction.

The black and white photograph shows an object of multiple parts. The top is a cone shape that curves inward on the right side. Below it are two round cone shapes placed on the diagonal and support by thin black rods attached to a rectangular base. There are two slightly twisted rectangular objects placed parallel to the cones. Along the back of the base is a raised piece with peaks at both ends.

Identification and Creation

Object Number
P2005.15
People
Man Ray, American (Philadelphia, PA 1890 - 1976 Paris, France)
Title
Mathematical Object (Equation)
Classification
Photographs
Work Type
photograph
Date
1934-1936
Places
Creation Place: Europe, France, Paris
Culture
American
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/50104

Physical Descriptions

Technique
Gelatin silver print
Dimensions
18 x 23.5 cm (7 1/16 x 9 1/4 in.)

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
From the artist to his niece Naomi Salvage.

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Richard and Ronay Menschel Fund for the Acquisition of Photographs
Copyright
© Man Ray Trust / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris
Accession Year
2005
Object Number
P2005.15
Division
Modern and Contemporary Art
Contact
am_moderncontemporary@harvard.edu
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Exhibition History

  • 32Q: 1310 Surrealism, Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, 04/29/2015 - 10/14/2015

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