In 1950, Marcel Duchamp helped his main patrons, collectors Louise and Walter Arensberg, to negotiate the gift of his distinguished collection to the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
These exclusive Blackwing pencils honor the titles of 12 important works by Duchamp in that world-renowned museum. Each pencil is printed with the name of one of these works:
- Alert Box
- Étant Donnés: 1st La Chute D´eau. 2nd Le Gaz D´éclairage...
- Chocolate Grinder (No. 1)
- The Bride Stripped Bare By Her Bachelors, Even (The Large Glass)
- Fountain
- Why Not Sneeze, Rose Sélavy?
- Bottle rack
- Nude Descending A Staircase (No.2)
- Comb
- 50 CC Of Paris Air
- With Hidden Noise
- Bicycle Wheel
Its black and white design celebrates the artist's lifelong love of chess.
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