Chess Set
| Artist | Man Ray (American, 1890–1976) |
|---|---|
| Title | Chess Set |
| Date | 20th century |
| Medium | Metal and wood |
| Dimensions | Overall (Height of 2 Kings (red and gold)): 2 in. (5.1 cm) Overall1 (Height of 2 Queens (red and gold)): 2 in. (5.1 cm) Overall2 (Height of 2 Bishops (red and gold)): 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm) Overall3 (Height of 2 Knights (red and gold)): 1 3/16 in. (3 cm) Overall4 (Height of 2 Rooks (red and gold)): 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm) Overall5 (Height of 2 Pawns ( red and black)): 1 7/16 in. (3.7 cm) |
| Credit Line | Gift of Betty Blumberg Polley, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University |
| Accession Number | 86.34.4 |
| This artwork is currently off display. You may be able to see this artwork by filling out an art viewing room request. | |
Full set of metal chess pieces, in red and gold. The pieces are dark-colored, abstracted. They are in a light red rectangular box with black detailing, including the name, "MAN RAY."
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"Chess Set | Collections Online." Collections Online. Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University, 2025. https://artmuseum.indiana.edu/collections-online/browse/object.php?number=86.34.4