Photo of collection object "Empire" ("Papa") Ray Gun — Oldenburg, Claes. "Empire" ("Papa") Ray Gun, 1959. Casein on papier-mâché over wire, 35 7/8 x 44 7/8 x 14 5/8" (90.9 x 113.8 x 36.9 cm). Gift of the artist, 791.1969. (Photo: MoMA)

MoMA

"Empire" ("Papa") Ray Gun

1959

Claes Oldenburg

American, born Sweden. 1929–2022

Painting & Sculpture

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Oldenburg, Claes
Classification: Sculpture
Formatted Medium: Casein on papier-mâché over wire
Medium: casein, papier-mâché, over, wire
Dimensions: 35 7/8 x 44 7/8 x 14 5/8" (90.9 x 113.8 x 36.9 cm)
Departments: Painting & Sculpture
Accession Number: 791.1969
Credit Line: Gift of the artist
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