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Mirror Piece

1975

Joseph Beuys

Associated Names

Joseph Beuys

Artist, German, 1921 - 1986

The image shows a cylindrical cardboard container, a brown jar with a lid, and a small printed illustration encased in clear plastic. The color palette consists of earthy tones, primarily brown, beige, and hints of gray. In the center of the image, the cardboard container is positioned upright, with the brown jar situated to its right. The illustration encased in plastic is placed on the left side of the image.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lacquered flask with iodine crystal mirror-plated interior, cardboard container, and card with rubber stamp addition
Credit Line

Gift of Merrill C. and Dalia S. Berman
Accession Number

2011.147.6

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1997

Schellmann, Jörg. Joseph Beuys: The Multiples. Cambridge: 1997, no. 164.

Wikidata ID

Q63864148

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