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Alexander Calder — Snakes Puzzles
Alexander Calder

Snakes Puzzles

A dynamic composition of sinuous, intertwining forms rendered in bold gouache and ink, this work reflects Calder's signature playfulness and his lifelong fascination with movement and organic shapes. The serpentine lines twist and overlap in vibrant, contrasting colors, creating a sense of lively tension and visual rhythm across the paper. True to Calder's irreverent spirit, the piece balances a childlike sense of wonder with a sophisticated exploration of line, form, and color.

Medium
gouache and ink on paper

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

November 12, 2013

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Alexander Calder, Snakes Puzzles

A dynamic composition of sinuous, intertwining forms rendered in bold gouache and ink, this work reflects Calder's signature playfulness and his lifelong fascination with movement and organic shapes. The serpentine lines twist and overlap in vibrant, contrasting colors, creating a sense of lively tension and visual rhythm across the paper. True to Calder's irreverent spirit, the piece balances a childlike sense of wonder with a sophisticated exploration of line, form, and color.

Medium
gouache and ink on paper
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Geometric, Snake, American, Linear, Modernism, Abstraction, Gouache And Ink On Paper, Playful, Mid-Century, Black and White

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Collected by

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