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Mounting the Machine by Phillip Chen is a significant example of the artist's imagery and technical skills. This relief etching refers to the scrutiny placed upon women who rode bicycles in the late 19th century America. This activity was so provocative that the bikes were sometimes equipped with holsters to protect the women from the amorous advances of men.

Source: News, July August September, 2006.


DimensionsSheet (/image): 31 × 23 in. (78.7 × 58.4 cm)
Accession Number 2006.2
Classificationswork on paper
SignedPhillip Chen 2003 (l,r graphite)
Inscriptions30 Imp (l,l graphite); Mounting the Machine (l,c graphite)
Editionediton size 30 (Philip Chen does not number each on individually)
ProvenanceArtist; Des Moines Art Center [purchased from the previous, 2006]
Collections
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Mounting the Machine
Photo Credit: Rich Sanders, Des Moines
Photo Credit: Rich Sanders, Des Moines
Photo Credit Richard Sanders, Des Moines
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