Artist
Joe Ferrell Hobbs(American, born 1934)American, born 1934
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Thirst for Extinction
Date1962
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood
Dimensions180 5/16 in. high (458.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Ford Foundation
Object number62.48
Not on view
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Department
Modern and Contemporary ArtObject Type
Exhibition History"The Southwest Painting and Sculpture Exhibition," Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 1962-63.
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Charles LeDray
2009
Laundry 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.
2010.221
Jean Tinguely
1955
Wood panel, polychrome wood, metal, wooden pulleys, round rubber belt, and electric motor
65.15
Jean Tinguely
1954
Shallow wood box, wood pulleys, round rubber belt, wire and paper attachments, and electric motor
65.22
William Christenberry
1982
Alabama clay, soil, wood, painted wood, and tin
2003.442.A-.D
