Broken and Restored Multiplication

"Broken and Restored Multiplication" by Suzanne Duchamp, created in 1918-1919, is a Dadaist work that reflects the artist's engagement with themes of fragmentation and reconstruction, emblematic of the post-World War I era. The painting incorporates mechanical elements and text, illustrating Duchamp's interest in the interplay between technology and art, as well as her exploration of the absurd and the nonsensical.

"Broken and Restored Multiplication" by Suzanne Duchamp features a complex composition characterized by fragmented geometric forms and a dynamic interplay of color and texture. The use of oil and silver paper on canvas creates a layered effect, enhancing the sense of movement and the juxtaposition of mechanical and organic elements within the work.