Broken and Restored Multiplication

Suzanne Duchamp

Created:
Movement:
1918–19
key Notes:
Dadaist assemblage, Geometric abstraction
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Dimensions:
61 × 50 cm (24 × 19 11/16 in.)
medium:
Oil and silver paper on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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Broken and Restored Multiplication by Suzanne Duchamp

Broken and Restored Multiplication, created by Suzanne Duchamp between 1918 and 1919, is a notable work that employs oil and silver paper on canvas. This painting is emblematic of Duchamp's engagement with the Dada movement, which sought to challenge traditional artistic norms and embrace the absurd. The use of mixed media in this piece reflects the Dadaist interest in incorporating unconventional materials and techniques. Suzanne Duchamp, the sister of the renowned artist Marcel Duchamp, carved her own niche within the avant-garde circles of early 20th-century Paris. Her work often explored themes of fragmentation and reconstruction, mirroring the tumultuous post-World War I era. This painting is significant for its innovative approach and its contribution to the broader discourse of modern art during a period of profound cultural transformation.

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Broken and Restored Multiplication by Suzanne Duchamp

Created in 1918–19, "Broken and Restored Multiplication" by Suzanne Duchamp employs oil and silver paper on canvas, reflecting the Dada movement's embrace of unconventional materials and techniques. The artwork's fragmented and abstract composition challenges traditional notions of representation, aligning with the avant-garde spirit of the early 20th century.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Broken and Restored Multiplication