Homage to Marcel Duchamp (recto); Construction (verso)

Homage to Marcel Duchamp (recto); Construction (verso)

Yves Tanguy

1945 (recto); c. 1945 (verso)

Accession Number

113680

Medium

Gouache, with pen and black ink, over graphite (recto), and gouache (verso), on gray laid paper

Dimensions

46.1 × 31 cm (18 3/16 × 12 1/4 in.)

Classification

gouache

Museum

The Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, United States

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. Frank B. Hubachek

Background & Context

Background Story

Yves Tanguy's Homage to Marcel Duchamp (recto) and Construction (verso) is a double-sided work honoring the Dada and Surrealist pioneer. Tanguy's homage uses his characteristic forms to celebrate Duchamp.

Cultural Impact

Duchamp was a major influence on the Surrealist movement.

Why It Matters

This homage to Duchamp uses Tanguy's characteristic Surrealist vocabulary.