The Econo-Can
started 1976, published 1977
Artist, American, 1927 - 1994
Artist, American, 1943 - 2019
Edition Production, American, active late 20th century
Edition Production, American, active late 20th century
Edition Production, American, active late 20th century
Publisher
Edward Kienholz and Nancy Reddin Kienholz
Artwork overview
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Medium
metal can, Fresnel lens system, television knobs, and electrical components, dripped with epoxy resin
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Credit Line
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Dimensions
overall: 30.5 × 21.9 × 21.6 cm (12 × 8 5/8 × 8 1/2 in.)
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Accession Number
1981.5.207
Artwork history & notes
Provenance
Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, California; acquired 1981 by the National Gallery of Art
Associated Names
Bibliography
1966
Gemini G.E.L. Sequence List. Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 750.
2011
Ritchie, Charles. Gemini G.E.L. Online Catalogue Raisonné. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 2011, no. 29.8. http://www.nga.gov/gemini
Inscriptions
lower center verso in black ink on adhered brass label: Kienholz / Gemini / II
Markings
printed lower center verso on adhered brass label: Gemini [Gemini G.E.L.] G.E.L. / 8635 Melrose Ave. / L.A., Calif. 90069 / Model / Model No. / Volts / Cycles / Lamp / Watts / © Copyright Gemini G.E.L. 1977; blindstamped lower center verso on adhered brass label: The / Econo-Can / EK76-2040 / 0 / 0 / 0; printed bottom on adhered label: Edward Kienholz, his heirs, assigns and de- / visees, own fifteen per cent (15%) interest of / this work and shall be paid fifteen per cent / (15%) of the gross profit derived from any sale, / lease, or loan of this work and an amount equal / to fifteen per cent (15%) of any charitable / deduction upon a gift of this work to a non- / profit institution.
Wikidata ID
Q63860814