Untitled

Untitled

Alexander Calder

1965

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows bold, simple shapes on a light background. A black curved form leans to the left with two yellow circles inside it. To the right, a bright red starburst sits on a black base, with a small black circle floating nearby. The artist cut out real-life objects and traced them to make this look. The mix of hard edges and soft curves feels playful. Check out lithography to see how prints like this are made.

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