PhotographsPhotographs1932

By Brassaï (French, born Romania (Transylvania))

Involuntary Sculpture (Elementary Rolling Taken from a Retarded Person) is a photographs created in 1932 using gelatin silver print measuring 17.1 x 23.2 cm (6 3/4 x 9 1/8 in.) attributed to Brassaï (French, born Romania (Transylvania)) — now part of the Photographs collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumGelatin silver print
Dimensions17.1 x 23.2 cm (6 3/4 x 9 1/8 in.)
ClassificationPhotographs
DepartmentPhotographs
Credit LinePurchase, The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation Gift, through Joyce and Robert Menschel, 2001
Date1932

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Involuntary Sculpture (Elementary Rolling Taken from a Retarded Person)?

Involuntary Sculpture (Elementary Rolling Taken from a Retarded Person) is housed in the Photographs department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Involuntary Sculpture (Elementary Rolling Taken from a Retarded Person) created?

Involuntary Sculpture (Elementary Rolling Taken from a Retarded Person) dates to 1932.

What material is Involuntary Sculpture (Elementary Rolling Taken from a Retarded Person) made from?

Involuntary Sculpture (Elementary Rolling Taken from a Retarded Person) is crafted from gelatin silver print.

Is Involuntary Sculpture (Elementary Rolling Taken from a Retarded Person) in the public domain?

Involuntary Sculpture (Elementary Rolling Taken from a Retarded Person) is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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