Artist
Charles LeDray(American, born 1960)American, born 1960
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Untitled (Men's Suits)
Date2009
Made inUnited States
MediumLaundry cart contents: purple satin bag; clear, white, and black hangers made from alumilite clear cast resin and galvanized steel wire; six pairs of trousers, one shirt, and two neckties made from various fabrics. Laundry bag with nylon cord, alumilite toggles, fabric, and thread, stuffed with fabric.
Palette: wood, nails, glue, wood stain, dirt.
Cart: wood frame with woven aluminum strips, 1/8-inch ungalvanized steel rod, clear acrylic spray coating, canvas, thread, vinyl, aluminum rivets, dirt, and newspaper ink.
Broom: wood handle and housing with bristles.
Floor: linoleum backed with canvas.
DimensionsOverall: 27 3/4 × 55 × 40 in. (70.5 × 139.7 × 101.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Nina and Michael Zilkha in honor of Joseph Havel
Object number2010.221
Not on view
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Department
Modern and Contemporary ArtObject Type
Exhibition History"CHARLES LEDRAY: workworkworkworkwork," The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, May 15–September 11, 2011.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Marked in ink on the underside of the flooring: "untitled / MENS SUITS / 2009 / (signature)"
Signed in ink on the underside of the flooring: "Charles LeDray"
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