1947
ink
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1947 ink by Alexander Calder, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This is a simple ink drawing of a bald man’s face. His eyes are just two big swirls, and his mouth is a wide, loose smile. The lines are quick and uneven, like a sketch made fast. The paper is light, and the ink looks fresh. The artist signed it in the corner, but the face feels more like a joke than a portrait. It’s not finished—just a few strokes to show the shape. Want to see more? Check out Alexander Calder for his playful wire sculptures.
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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