About the Artwork
O Sole Mio
1982
Jean Tinguely
1925-1991
Swiss
Unknown
I-beam, industrial brush, metal, motor belt, drill, electrical wire
Overall: 40 × 22 × 20 inches (101.6 × 55.9 × 50.8 cm)
Sculpture
European Modern Art to 1970
Gift of the City of Montreux, Switzerland, Detroit Renaissance and the artist
F82.95
© Estate of Jean Tinguely / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris
Markings
Tinguely signed the paper label that accompanies the piece. Signature is script in black felt marker and dated 8/31/82.
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Miro, M., "Machines are Rhyme and Reason of his Art: Artist Gives Detroit Glimpse of his Vision," DETROIT FREE PRESS, September 3, 1982, sec B, pp 1-2.
"FAMILY ART GAME", DIA Advertising Supplement, DETROIT NEWS, April 10, 1983, p 11 (ill).
DIA BULLETIN, vol 61, no 3, 1982/83, p 17 (ill).
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© Estate of Jean Tinguely / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris
Jean Tinguely, O Sole Mio, 1982, I-beam, industrial brush, metal, motor belt, drill, electrical wire. Detroit Institute of Arts, Gift of the City of Montreux, Switzerland, Detroit Renaissance and the artist, F82.95.
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