Off the Street, On the Beach

Robert Ebendorf, Off the Street, On the Beach, 1992, mixed media of found objects, mostly plastic, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Kenneth R. Trapp in honor of Robert Ebendorf, 2003.27.1
Robert Ebendorf, Off the Street, On the Beach, 1992, mixed media of found objects, mostly plastic, 1 1214 12 in. (3.836.8 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Kenneth R. Trapp in honor of Robert Ebendorf, 2003.27.1

Artwork Details

Title
Off the Street, On the Beach
Date
1992
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
1 1214 12 in. (3.836.8 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth R. Trapp in honor of Robert Ebendorf
Mediums Description
mixed media of found objects, mostly plastic
Classifications
Subjects
  • Object — other — flatware
  • Object — written matter
  • Object — toy
Object Number
2003.27.1

Artwork Description

Robert Ebendorf made Off the Street, On the Beach using materials that he collected while walking with his daughter around the beach and on the way to school. He then assembled these found pieces of glass, wire, spoons, and plastic into a playful necklace.

Works by this artist (4 items)

Robert Ebendorf, Off the Street, On the Beach, 1992, mixed media of found objects, mostly plastic, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Kenneth R. Trapp in honor of Robert Ebendorf, 2003.27.1
Off the Street, On the Beach
Date1992
mixed media of found objects, mostly plastic
Not on view
Robert Ebendorf, Hair Ornament, 1960, silver and plique-à-jour enamel, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist in honor of Brittany Ebendorf, 1998.117
Hair Ornament
Date1960
silver and plique-à-jour enamel
Not on view
Robert Ebendorf, Necklace, 1972, sterling silver, 14k gold, ivory, bone, copper, amber, and ebony, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Renwick Acquisitions Fund, 1984.53
Necklace
Date1972
sterling silver, 14k gold, ivory, bone, copper, amber, and ebony
Not on view
Robert Ebendorf, Lost Soul, Found Spirit, 1996, found materials and metal, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist in memory of Mr. Ronald H. Pearson, 1996.61
Lost Soul, Found Spirit
Date1996
found materials and metal
Not on view

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