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Alexander Calder — Two works: (i) Household Objects  (ii) Tapestries and Rugs
Alexander Calder

Two works: (i) Household Objects (ii) Tapestries and Rugs

Two vibrant works on paper by Alexander Calder showcase his signature playful line work and bold, gestural forms. In *Household Objects*, everyday items are transformed through Calder's energetic ink strokes into whimsical, almost animated compositions, while *Tapestries and Rugs* translates his iconic abstract vocabulary into decorative patterns bursting with movement and color. Together, the works reflect Calder's boundless creativity and his ability to infuse ordinary subjects with the same joyful dynamism found throughout his celebrated career.

Medium
ink on paper

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

November 12, 2013

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Alexander Calder, Two works: (i) Household Objects (ii) Tapestries and Rugs

Two vibrant works on paper by Alexander Calder showcase his signature playful line work and bold, gestural forms. In *Household Objects*, everyday items are transformed through Calder's energetic ink strokes into whimsical, almost animated compositions, while *Tapestries and Rugs* translates his iconic abstract vocabulary into decorative patterns bursting with movement and color. Together, the works reflect Calder's boundless creativity and his ability to infuse ordinary subjects with the same joyful dynamism found throughout his celebrated career.

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

Related themes

Abstract Art, 20th Century, Renowned Artist, Male Artist, Decorative Arts, American Artist, Modernism, Works on Paper, Sketch Study, Ink Drawing, Playful Mood, Black and White

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Collected by

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