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Which mood best describes Alexander Calder’s sculptures?
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Like all meaningful works of art, the mood that best describes American artist Alexander Calder’s sculptures is subject to interpretation. Common descriptors for his abstract work include “playful” or “whimsical.” Calder is best known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. Shop a selection of Alexander Calder pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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Alexander Calder, Untitled, from Calder autobiographie, 1972
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Alexander Calder (1898–1976), titled Sans titre (Untitled), originates from the 1972 album Calder autobiographie. Published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, and...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
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Balloons
Spirals - Lithograph, 1965
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander Calder
Balloons and spirals, 1965
Lithograph in colors
Unsigned as usual
On light vellum 32 x 23 cm (c. 12,5 x 9 in)
Published in 1965 by National Museum of Modern Art, Pa...
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1960s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Alexander Calder, Untitled, from Prints from the Mourlot Press, 1964
By Alexander Calder
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Alexander Calder (1898–1976), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the album Prints from the Mourlot Press, exhibition sponsored by the French Embassy, cir...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
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Plancton
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Created by the artist in 1976, Alexander Calder’s, Plancton is an original lithograph in colors on wove paper. Hand-signed in pencil and numbered from the edition of 75, the artwork ...
Category
20th Century Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Plate 1, from Derriere Le Miroir #173
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder
Title: Plate 1
Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #173
Medium: Lithograph
Year: 1968
Edition: Unnumbered
Frame Size: 21 1/4" x 17 1/4"
Sheet Size: 15" x 11"
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1960s Abstract Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
Color Balloons and Waves (Les Travestis du Reel) - Lithograph poster - 1979
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander CALDER
Les Travestis du Reel, 1979
Original vintage lithograph poster
Printed in Atelier Arts-Litho
Printed signature in the plate
82 x 57 cm (c. 32.2 x 22.4 in)
Excelle...
Category
1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
