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Untitled, by Alexander Calder, gouache, 1941

Untitled

Alexander Calder

1941

gouache

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1941 gouache by Alexander Calder, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Alexander Calder
When & what style?
1941
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

The painting features a white background with various abstract shapes and lines. A large spiral shape dominates the right side, accompanied by a yellow shape below it and an orange circle above. On the left, a black sunburst shape is visible, along with a blue oval and a black squiggly line. The artist's use of gouache on paper creates a sense of texture and depth in the painting. The abstract shapes and lines seem to dance across the canvas, creating a sense of movement and energy. For more works by the artist who created this piece, explore the works of Alexander Calder.

About the artist

Portrait of Alexander Calder
Artist

Alexander Calder

Alexander "Sandy" Calder was an American sculptor known both for his innovative mobiles that embrace chance in their aesthetic, his static "stabiles", and his monumental public sculptures.

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