Oppenheim, Dennis. Attempt to Raise Hell, 1974. Chrome-plated iron bell, seated figure with cast aluminum head and hands, cloth and felt suit, and wood base with motor and timer, Overall 30 7/8 x 47 5/8 x 35 7/8" (78.4 x 121 x 91.1 cm). Nina and Gordon Bunshaft Bequest Fund, 1145.2001.a-c. (Photo: MoMA)

Attempt to Raise Hell

1974

Dennis Oppenheim

American, 1938–2011

Painting & Sculpture

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Oppenheim, Dennis
Classification: Installation
Formatted Medium: Chrome-plated iron bell, seated figure with cast aluminum head and hands, cloth and felt suit, and wood base with motor and timer
Medium: chrome-plated, iron, bell, seated, figure, cast, aluminum, head, hands, cloth, felt, suit, wood, base, motor, timer
Dimensions: Overall 30 7/8 x 47 5/8 x 35 7/8" (78.4 x 121 x 91.1 cm)
Departments: Painting & Sculpture
Accession Number: 1145.2001.a-c
Credit Line: Nina and Gordon Bunshaft Bequest Fund