Jean TinguelyMetamechanical Sculpture with Tripod 1954

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Artist
Jean Tinguely (1925‑1991)
Title
Metamechanical Sculpture with Tripod
Méta-mécanique à trépied
Date 1954
MediumSteel, cardboard, plastic and electric motor
Dimensionsobject: 2360 x 815 x 915 mm
Collection
Tate
Acquisition Purchased 1984
Reference
T03823
Not on display

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Jean Tinguely born 1925

T03823 Metamechanical Sculpture with Tripod1954

Wire, painted cardboard and welded metal 93 x 32 x 36 (2360 x 815 x 915)
Not inscribed
Purchased from the artist (Grant-in-Aid) 1984
Exh: Meta-Maschinen, Wilhelm-Lehmbruck Museum, Duisburg, Sept.-Nov. 1978 (1); Tinguely - Luginbuhl, Statdische Galerie im Stadelischen Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt, May-Aug. 1979 (1, repr.); Meta-Harmonie II, Galerie Bischofberger, Zurich, Sept.-Oct. 1979 (no cat.); Tinguely, Tate Gallery, Sept.-Nov. 1982; Palais des Beaux-Arts, Brussels, Dec. 1982-Jan. 1983, Musée d'Art et d'Histoire, Geneva, Feb.-April 1983 (3, detail repr.); Forty Years of Modern Art 1945-1985, Tate Gallery, Feb.-April 1986 (not in cat… (read more)

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