The Fountain (Duchamp's sculpture)

"The Fountain" by Marcel Duchamp is a readymade artwork created in 1917 by presenting a glazed ceramic urinal turned on its side and signed "R. Mutt." It challenges traditional notions of art by focusing on the idea and context rather than craftsmanship. Duchamp's work prompts viewers to reconsider what can be considered art, emphasizing conceptual over visual aesthetics, and plays a key role in the development of modern art and conceptual art movements.