Alex Markwith
Horizontal Balance 1: Beige, wood, and two violets

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Artist Alex Markwith (American, born 1988)American, born 1988

CultureAmerican

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Horizontal Balance 1: Beige, wood, and two violets

Date2011

PlaceUnited States

MediumWood, canvas, and acrylic paint

Dimensions31 1/8 × 59 1/2 × 2 1/2 in. (79.1 × 151.1 × 6.4 cm)

Credit LineGift of Hiram Butler and Andrew Spindler-Roesle in honor of Edward Albee

Object number2011.1022

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Department

Modern and Contemporary Art

Object Type

SCULPTURE

ProvenanceThe artist; [Hiram Butler Gallery, Houston]; given to MFAH, 2011.
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Hiram Butler Gallery label adhered to object verso on right vertical wood piece:

HIRAM BUTLER GALLERY
4520 BLOSSOM HOUSTON TX 77007

Alex Markwith
Horizontal Balance I: Beige, wood, and two violes, 2011
Wood, canvas, acrylic paint
31 x 59 1/2 x 2 1/2"

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