Claes Oldenburg's "Typewriter Eraser, Scale X" is a monumental sculpture that exemplifies Oldenburg's innovative approach to transforming mundane objects into large-scale public artworks. Created in collaboration with his wife, Coosje van Bruggen, the piece was completed in 1999. This sculpture is part of a series of works that began in the mid-1960s, where Oldenburg envisioned public monuments based on everyday objects, diverging from traditional subjects of historical figures or events.

The inspiration for "Typewriter Eraser, Scale X" originates from Oldenburg's childhood memories of playing with a typewriter eraser in his father's office. The typewriter eraser, now an obsolete object, served as a muse for Oldenburg and resulted in various iterations including drawings, prints, sculptures, and even a proposed, though never realized, monument for New York City in the late 1960s and 1970s.

The sculpture is notable for its depiction of motion, with the giant brush arcs bending back as if the eraser were rolling down a hill toward the garden gate. This dynamic portrayal adds a sense of life and movement to the otherwise inanimate object. The piece is made of painted stainless steel and fiberglass, measuring over six meters in height and width, showcasing Oldenburg and Van Bruggen's skill in working with large-scale forms and diverse materials​ (Norton Museum of Art | Home)​​ (National Gallery of Art)​.

"Typewriter Eraser, Scale X" stands as a testament to Oldenburg's legacy in the art world, highlighting his contribution to the Pop Art movement and his capacity to challenge viewers' perceptions of art and objects in public spaces. Through such works, Oldenburg and Van Bruggen have invited audiences to reevaluate the artistic potential of everyday items, transforming the familiar into the extraordinary.