The Brawl at Austerlitz (1921) by Marcel Duchamp

The Brawl at Austerlitz - Marcel Duchamp - 1921

Artwork Information

TitleThe Brawl at Austerlitz
ArtistMarcel Duchamp
Date1921
Mediumready-made
Dimensions62.8 x 28.7 cm
Art MovementDada
Current LocationStaatsgalerie Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany

About The Brawl at Austerlitz

“The Brawl at Austerlitz,” created by Marcel Duchamp in 1921, is a ready-made artwork associated with the Dada movement. This installation piece, measuring 62.8 x 28.7 cm, is part of the collection at the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart in Stuttgart, Germany.

The artwork features a section of a wall adorned with a window, constructed from brick and wood materials. The window itself is opaque and decorated with abstract, swirling patterns. This piece exemplifies Duchamp’s unique approach to art, employing everyday objects to challenge traditional notions of artistic creation and aesthetics.

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