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Alexander Calder — circa 1970
Alexander Calder

circa 1970

A vibrant and dynamic lithograph by Alexander Calder, this work exemplifies the artist's signature use of bold, biomorphic shapes and primary colors set against a stark white ground. Printed on the prestigious Rives BFK paper, the composition reflects Calder's playful yet masterful approach to abstraction, echoing the visual language found in his celebrated mobiles and stabiles. The full sheet preserves the work's graphic energy, showcasing Calder's effortless ability to convey movement and balance through flat, simplified forms.

Medium
Lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, the full sheet.

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Editions and Works on Paper Including Works from the Piero Crommelynck Collection

April 18, 2017

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Alexander Calder, circa 1970

A vibrant and dynamic lithograph by Alexander Calder, this work exemplifies the artist's signature use of bold, biomorphic shapes and primary colors set against a stark white ground. Printed on the prestigious Rives BFK paper, the composition reflects Calder's playful yet masterful approach to abstraction, echoing the visual language found in his celebrated mobiles and stabiles. The full sheet preserves the work's graphic energy, showcasing Calder's effortless ability to convey movement and balance through flat, simplified forms.

Medium
Lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, the full sheet.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Abstract Art, 20th Century, Geometric Shapes, Renowned Artist, Male Artist, Color Print, American Artist, Modernism, Lithograph, Playful Mood

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Collected by

Alex Capecelatro, Sebastián In Situ, Jonathan Murray, Hamilton Selway Gallery