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Alexander Calder — Ten Triangles of Color
Alexander Calder

Ten Triangles of Color

1970

"Ten Triangles of Color" exemplifies Alexander Calder's exploration of geometric abstraction through his use of gouache and ink on paper, where triangular forms become vehicles for color relationships and spatial composition. The work reflects Calder's interest in pure abstraction that emerged from his early encounters with modernist movements, translating his sculptural sensibility into a two dimensional medium. This piece demonstrates his characteristic approach of balancing form and color to create visual harmony through seemingly simple geometric elements.

Medium
gouache and ink on paper

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Modern & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session

November 20, 2024

Lot 87

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Alexander Calder, Ten Triangles of Color, 1970

"Ten Triangles of Color" exemplifies Alexander Calder's exploration of geometric abstraction through his use of gouache and ink on paper, where triangular forms become vehicles for color relationships and spatial composition. The work reflects Calder's interest in pure abstraction that emerged from his early encounters with modernist movements, translating his sculptural sensibility into a two dimensional medium. This piece demonstrates his characteristic approach of balancing form and color to create visual harmony through seemingly simple geometric elements.

Medium
gouache and ink on paper
Year
1970
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Color and form, Abstract Art, 20th Century, Playful Aesthetic, Kinetic Art, Mobile Sculpture, Constructivism, American Artist, Modernism, Three-Dimensional

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Collected by

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