L.2013.6.4 j: The Dragonfly, plate 10 from Revolving Doors

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Man Ray, American, 1890–1976

The Dragonfly, plate 10 from Revolving Doors, Paris: 1926

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Graphic Arts Division, Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, Princeton University Library
L.2013.6.4 j
© 2013 Man Ray Trust / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris
X. The Dragonfly: The lozenges of different-colored wills to ascension are a fairly accurate record of the creature’s struggle. The silver is a convention for what is unfulfilled. If the creature consulted its will only, it was bound to be dashed against the unknown. The base is always there for preservation.
Man Ray
New York, 1916–17