The Jerry Can Standard

Artist: Edward Kienholz, American, 1927–1994
Artist: Nancy Reddin Kienholz, American, 1943–2019
Publisher: Gemini G.E.L. (Graphic Editions Limited), Los Angeles, California, founded 1966
Date: 1978–79, published 1981
Material: Gasoline can, epoxy resin, electrical components, metal and Formica stand, Fresnel lens system, cassette player, specially-produced cassette tapes, automotive paint, and doily
published in: Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
Classification: Sculpture
Collection: Modern and Contemporary Art
Current Location: Not on view
Dimensions: with antenna: 66 1/2 × 22 3/4 × 16 1/2 in. (168.9 × 57.8 × 41.9 cm)
without antenna: 44 3/4 × 22 3/4 × 16 1/2 in. (113.7 × 57.8 × 41.9 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Ted L. and Maryanne Ellison Simmons; and funds given by the Marian Cronheim Trust for Prints and Drawings, Museum Purchase, Friends Endowment Fund, The Sidney S. and Sadie Cohen Print Purchase Fund, and the Eliza McMillan Purchase Fund
Rights: © Estate of Nancy Reddin Kienholz, Courtesy of L.A. Louver
Object Number: 742:2020a-c

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