Noiseless Blackboard Eraser (1974) by Joseph Beuys is an iconic readymade multiple that encapsulates the artist's concept of art as social and political action. Produced as a felt blackboard eraser with printed labels and ink stamp, this artwork originates from Beuys' first visit to the United States, following a political talk he held in New York. When collectors sought to acquire the blackboard itself, Beuys instead erased it, transforming the eraser into an artwork that reflects his ideas of dematerialization, participation, and the primacy of process over object. The significance of this work is underscored by its inclusion in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Issued in an edition of 550, each signed fine art multiple is hand-numbered by the artist, making it a highly significant and collectible Joseph Beuys multiple.