Alexander Calder (1898–1976) was an American sculptor, painter, and printmaker whose innovative use of movement, balance, and space transformed modern sculpture. Celebrated for his suspended mobiles and monumental stabiles, he developed a distinctive visual language in which abstract forms appear weightless, animated, and constantly changing.
Originally trained as a mechanical engineer, Calder brought an exceptional understanding of structure and equilibrium to his art. His compositions often feature discs, spirals, stars, and biomorphic shapes, combined with a bold palette of red, yellow, blue, black, and white. Whether monumental or intimate in scale, his works unite technical precision with spontaneity, humour, and a remarkable sense of freedom.
Calder also explored his visual vocabulary extensively through gouache and original printmaking. In lithographs and screenprints, simplified forms, sweeping lines, and vibrant colours create a strong impression of rhythm and movement. These graphic works retain the energy and clarity of his sculpture while revealing a more direct and playful side of his artistic practice.
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Original lithographs, 1965-1975
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