Artist
Naum Gabo (Russian, 1890–1977)Russian, 1890–1977
CultureRussian
Titles
- Linear Construction No. 1
Datec. 1942–1943
Made inEngland
MediumPlexiglas with nylon filament
Dimensions12 1/8 × 12 1/8 × 2 7/16 in. (30.8 × 30.8 × 6.2 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by Mr. and Mrs. George R. Brown, Mary and Roy Cullen, Nina Cullinan, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred C. Glassell, Jr., Oveta Culp Hobby, Mr. and Mrs. Meredith J. Long, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice McAshan, Mrs. George Peterkin, Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Corbin Robertson
Object number83.17
Current Location
The Nancy and Rich Kinder Building
Gallery 312
On view
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Department
Modern and Contemporary ArtObject Type
Exhibition History"Constructing Abstraction: Selections from the Permanent Collection," The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, May 20–September 23, 2007.
"Line into Space," Nancy and Rich Kinder Building Inaugural Exhibition, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, November 15, 2020–November 15, 2022.
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