Man Ray Dada Iron
Famous Dadaist and Surrealist artwork titled "The Gift" (or Le Cadeau in French) by the American artist Man Ray
Dimensions:
W-9 D-9.5 H-18 (cm)
Item reference:
125706-1840-4
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Item Ref Code:
125706-1840-4
Item No.
125706
- Dealer No.
1840
- Building No.
4
This item is located in
The Guardroom
Description
Created in 1921, the piece is an "assisted readymade," where Man Ray took an everyday household object—a cast iron flat iron—and altered its function by gluing a row of fourteen tacks to its smooth surface. This simple modification renders the object useless for its intended purpose (ironing clothes) and transforms a familiar domestic item into something strange, unsettling, and aggressive.
Mann Ray produced or authorised limited editions later in his career, including large editions in the 1960s and 1970s, which helped solidify its status as an icon of 20th-century art.
Specifications
- Item reference : 125706-1840-4
- Dimensions : W-9 D-9.5 H-18 (cm)
- Colour: Brown
- Material: Iron
- Period: 20th Century
- Condition: Good condition with some age wear
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