Jean Tinguely, Meta matic drawing, 1960

Original signed felt tip drawing by Jean Tinguely, made as part of a portfolio of 12 drawings by Museum Haus Lange Krefeld, 1960. Blue ink on offwhite thick paper, 32 x 23.5 cm, signed in pen. Ink bleeds through on verso. Printed text on verso: Original zeichnung ausgefuhrt ‘meta’ matic no. 9 July 1960. Museum Haus Lange Krefeld.

The work is heavily worn, paper is soiled and creased along corners (see pictures). The Meta matic drawings were made by a Meta matic machine designed by Tinguely for his exhibition in Krefeld and signed by the artist.