Marcel DuchampFrench, 1887–1968Rotary Demisphere (Precision Optics)
May one see it?
Not receiving at present
New York, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
- Checked
- Source
- The museum
Particulars
- Accession number
- 391.1970.a-c
In the catalog
Sources
- The Museum of Modern Art
- Image: The Museum of Modern Art — © the artist or rights holder
Meanwhile, in the life of Marcel Duchamp
The whole life1923
Back in Paris, and into chess
Back in Paris in 1923 he was in essence no longer a practising artist: his main interest became chess, which he studied for the rest of his life to the exclusion of most other activities.
1924
Appears in René Clair’s “Entr’acte”
In René Clair’s short film Entr’acte he is seen briefly playing chess with Man Ray.
1925
Becomes a chess master
He designed the poster for the Third French Chess Championship and played in it himself, finishing at 50 per cent (3–3 with two draws) and earning the title of chess master.
1927
Married: Lydie Sarazin-Levassor
1927–1928
Divorce from Lydie Sarazin-Levassor
The marriage of June 1927, rumoured to be one of convenience since the bride was the daughter of a wealthy automobile manufacturer, fell apart within six months: in early January 1928 Duchamp said he could no longer bear the responsibility and confinement of marriage. His wife, distressed by his fascination with chess, glued his pieces to the board.
