Alexander Calder, 1898 – 1976

Alexander Calders malerier: De 98 mest berømte værker, rangeret

Alexander Calder's mest berømte maleri er Untitled i Biennale Internazionale dell'Antiquariato di Firenze, Firenze. Sammen med Mobile (1932) og Romulus and Remus (1928) udgør de de tre værker, som alle kender. Vores katalog indeholder 98 værker af Alexander Calder; de 98 nedenfor er dem, som verden ser mest på, hver med årstal, det museum der opbevarer det, og hvorfor det er betydningsfuldt.

Rangordnet efter vores popularitetsscore, som kombinerer søgninger, besøg og ordrer for hvert værk. Opdateret oktober 2026.

Portræt af Alexander Calder
Alexander Calder · 1898 – 1976
Født · død
1898 – 1976, Aberdeen
Bevægelse
Abstract expressionism
Værker i vores katalog
98
Mest kendte
Untitled
Flest værker hos
Biennale Internazionale dell'Antiquariato di Firenze

De 10 mest berømte Alexander Calder malerier

Romulus and Remus (1928) af Alexander Calder
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Romulus and Remus

Alexander Milne Calder's "Romulus and Remus," crafted in 1928, isn’t merely a sculpture; it’s a distilled essence of myth rendered in delicate wire. This piece, a testament to the artist’s pioneering approach to three-dimensional form, transcends its subject matter – the legendary founders of Rome – to become a profound meditation on beginnings, brotherhood, and the very act of creation itself. Calder, deeply influenced by Constructivism and early Modernism, sought…

Red Lily Pads (Nénuphars rouges) (1956) af Alexander Calder
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Red Lily Pads (Nénuphars rouges)

1956 · Acrylic · Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York

Alexander Milne Calder's "Red Lily Pads (Nénuphars rouges)" isn’t merely a depiction of a serene pond; it’s an invitation to lose oneself in the delicate balance of form, color, and movement. Created in 1956, this captivating sculpture – captured through a masterful photograph – embodies Calder's signature approach: embracing chance and celebrating the ephemeral beauty of nature within a distinctly modern aesthetic. The piece resides within a contemporary architectural space,…

Black Sun (1953) af Alexander Calder
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Black Sun

1953 · Acrylic On Canvas · Tate Britain, London

Alexander Milne Calder's "Black Sun," painted in 1953, isn’t merely a depiction of abstract forms; it’s an invitation to contemplate the interplay between chaos and order, darkness and light. Born in Aberdeen, Scotland, and later establishing himself as a pivotal figure in American sculpture alongside his son Alexander Stirling Calder and grandson Alexander ‘Sandy’ Calder, Milne Calder possessed a singular vision – one that sought to capture dynamic movement and…

Colored Spots (1970) af Alexander Calder
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Colored Spots

1970 · Gouache

In Colored Spots, created in 1970, we encounter a moment of pure rhythmic energy. This gouache work moves away from the heavy permanence of sculpture to explore the lightness of color and shape. The composition is defined by a series of circles, varying in scale, that appear to drift across the surface. There is a specific tension in how these forms are placed; they do not sit static but seem…

Alexander Calder, malerier 11 til 98

Calder's Circus (1931) af Alexander Calder
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Calder's Circus

1931 · Whitney Museum of American Art

Alexander Milne Calder’s “Calder’s Circus,” created in 1931, is more than just a charming miniature scene; it’s a meticulously crafted meditation on movement, spectacle, and the enduring allure…

Rød Sol (1968) af Alexander Calder
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Rød Sol

1968 · Des Moines Art Center

Alexander Milne Calder’s “Red Sun” stands as a testament to the power of reductive art – a deceptively simple black and white linocut print that encapsulates the spirit…

Lobster Trap and Fish Tail (1939) af Alexander Calder
#13

Lobster Trap and Fish Tail

1939 · MoMA - Museum of Modern Art

Alexander Milne Calder's "Lobster Trap and Fish Tail," created in 1939, isn’t merely a depiction of marine life; it’s an embodiment of movement captured within a strikingly reductive…

Violin (1960) af Alexander Calder
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Violin

1960

In the evocative realm of mid-century graphic expression, Alexander Milne Calder’s "Violin" emerges as a mesmerizing dialogue between form and abstraction. Created in 1960, this striking screenprint transcends…

Untitled (1948) af Alexander Calder
#20

Untitled

1948 · The Phillips Collection
A R af Alexander Calder
#40

A R

The artwork titled "A R" is a metal piece featuring the letter A. Created by the sculptor Alexander Milne Calder, this work is crafted from a silver material.…

Untitled (1968) af Alexander Calder
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Untitled

1968 · Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Crosshatch af Alexander Calder
#55

Crosshatch

A Striking Encounter: "Crosshatch" by Alexander Milne Calder This captivating painting, currently residing within the esteemed Smithsonian American Art Museum, presents a unique and visually arresting depiction of…

Fish at Sunrise (1974) af Alexander Calder
#56

Fish at Sunrise

1974

The artwork 'Fish at Sunrise' by Alexander Milne Calder is a mesmerizing piece that showcases the artist's unique style and technique. Created in 1974, this gouache painting measures…

Nemo af Alexander Calder
#95

Nemo

Biennale Internazionale dell'Antiquariato di Firenze

Nemo by Alexander Calder presents an intricate arrangement of geometric forms. The composition is built upon a series of overlapping circles and squares. Large circles act as central…

Red, Yelloe and Blue Gongs af Alexander Calder
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Red, Yelloe and Blue Gongs

Ca' Pesaro - International Gallery of Modern Art

Red, Yellow and Blue Gongs – Alexander Milne Calder Alexander Milne Calder’s “Red, Yellow and Blue Gongs” stands as a testament to the sculptor's pioneering exploration of kinetic…

Tache Bleu af Alexander Calder
#97

Tache Bleu

The painting Tache Bleu is a remarkable work of art created by the talented artist Alexander Milne Calder. This stunning piece is a tapestry, measuring 103 x 152…

Red Mobile af Alexander Calder
#98

Red Mobile

Galleria Civica di Arte Moderna e Contemporanea Torino

Between the 1920s and ‘30s, Calder regularly made long study and work trips to Paris, where he began to participate in the Abstraction-Création group. Finally, in 1932, at…

Alexander Calders malerier efter periode

Contemporary

3 værker på denne liste

De motiver Alexander Calder malede mest

De fire motiver, der optræder hyppigst blandt disse mesterværker, med det fineste eksempel på hvert enkelt.

Hvor kan man se Alexander Calder's malerier

De 8 museer, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.

Museum By Værker af Alexander Calder Malerier fra denne liste
Biennale Internazionale dell'Antiquariato di Firenze, FirenzeBiennale Internazionale dell'Antiquariato di Firenze Firenze 2 Untitled, Nemo
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New YorkSolomon R. Guggenheim Museum New York 2 Romulus and Remus, Red Lily Pads (Nénuphars rouges)
The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C.The Phillips Collection Washington, D.C. 2 Untitled, Red Polygons
Tate Britain, LondonTate Britain London 1 Black Sun
Whitney Museum of American Art, New YorkWhitney Museum of American Art New York 1 Calder's Circus
Des Moines Art Center, Des MoinesDes Moines Art Center Des Moines 1 Rød Sol
MoMA - Museum of Modern Art, New York CityMoMA - Museum of Modern Art New York City 1 Lobster Trap and Fish Tail
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New YorkMetropolitan Museum of Art New York 1 "Calder #1" Textile (Model No. 1-145)

Alexander Calders mest berømte maleri fra hvert årti

  1. 1920s
    Romulus and Remus (1928) af Alexander Calder
    Rang 3 ud af 98

    Romulus and Remus

    Alder 22 – 31 · Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

    Alexander Milne Calder's "Romulus and Remus," crafted in 1928, isn’t merely a sculpture; it’s a distilled essence of myth rendered in delicate wire. This piece, a testament to…

  2. 1930s
    Mobile (1932) af Alexander Calder
    Nr. 2 ud af 98

    Mobile

    Alder 32 – 41
  3. 1940s
    Untitled (1948) af Alexander Calder
    Rang 20 ud af 98

    Untitled

    Alder 42 – 51 · The Phillips Collection
  4. 1950s
    Red Lily Pads (Nénuphars rouges) (1956) af Alexander Calder
    Nr. 5 ud af 98

    Red Lily Pads (Nénuphars rouges)

    Alder 52 – 61 · Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

    Alexander Milne Calder's "Red Lily Pads (Nénuphars rouges)" isn’t merely a depiction of a serene pond; it’s an invitation to lose oneself in the delicate balance of form,…

  5. 1960s
  6. 1970s
    Colored Spots (1970) af Alexander Calder
    Nr. 10 ud af 98

    Colored Spots

    Alder 72 – 78

    In Colored Spots, created in 1970, we encounter a moment of pure rhythmic energy. This gouache work moves away from the heavy permanence of sculpture to explore the…

Spørgsmål om Alexander Calders malerier

Hvad er Alexander Calders mest berømte maleri?Vis svaret

Untitled, Biennale Internazionale dell'Antiquariato di Firenze, Firenze. Derefter følger Mobile (1932) og Romulus and Remus (1928).

Hvad er de 10 bedste malerier af Alexander Calder?Vis svaret

Untitled, Mobile, Romulus and Remus, Abstraction, Red Lily Pads (Nénuphars rouges), Orange and Black Composition, Puppet Man, Slanting Red Nose, Black Sun og Colored Spots. Ranglisten ovenfor angiver årstallet og museet for hver af dem.

Hvor mange malerier har Alexander Calder lavet?Vis svaret

Vores katalog indeholder 98 værker af Alexander Calder, dateret fra 1928 til 1975.

Hvor findes Alexander Calders mest berømte malerier?Vis svaret

De fleste af dem findes i Biennale Internazionale dell'Antiquariato di Firenze (Firenze), Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (New York) og The Phillips Collection (Washington, D.C.). Tabellen ovenfor lister museerne enkeltvis.

Hvornår malede Alexander Calder sine mest berømte værker?Vis svaret

I 1960s: 17 af de 98 værker på denne side stammer fra denne periode, herunder Abstraction.

Hvad er Alexander Calder's tidligste og seneste berømte malerier?Vis svaret

Det tidligste på denne side er Romulus and Remus (1928), det seneste Pyramids (1975).

Hvad malede Alexander Calder oftest?Vis svaret

Sculpture (6), Geometric (5) og Geometric design (5), blandt de 98 værker på denne side.

Hvilket medie brugte Alexander Calder mest?Vis svaret

Acrylic On Canvas: 4 ud af de 98 værker på denne side.

Hvilken kunstretning tilhører Alexander Calder?Vis svaret

Abstract expressionism, som malerierne på denne side viser.

Hvilke Alexander Calder-malerier kan jeg se på Biennale Internazionale dell'Antiquariato di Firenze?Vis svaret

Untitled og Nemo er blandt de 2 værker på denne side, som er i Biennale Internazionale dell'Antiquariato di Firenze, Firenze's samling.

Om Alexander Calder

introduktion til alexander milne calder

alexander milne calder var en skotsk-amerikansk skulptør, født i aberdeen, skotland i 1846. han er bedst kendt for sin arkitektoniske skulptur til philadelphia city hall, og både hans søn, alexander stirling calder, og hans barnebarn, alexander 'sandy' calder, blev betydningsfulde skulptører i det 20. århundrede.

tidligt liv og karriere

alexander milne calder begyndte sin karriere i skotland, hvor han arbejdede for skulptøren john rhind, mens han studerede ved den kongelige akademi i edinburgh. han flyttede senere til london og arbejdede på albert memorial. calder emigrerede til USA i 1868 og slog sig ned i philadelphia, hvor han studerede under joseph a. bailly og tog undervisning hos thomas eakins ved pennsylvania academy of fine arts.

bemærkelsesværdige værker

nogle af alexander milne calders mest bemærkelsesværdige værker inkluderer:
  • philadelphia city hall: en bestilling, der omfattede mere end 250 dele i marmor og bronze, hvilket tog calder 20 år at færdiggøre.
  • william penn: en kolossal bronzestatue, der skulle krone tårnet på rådhuset.
  • indian figure: en skulptur skabt før dens installation på rådhuset.
  • south portal og west portal: oplyst med farvede lys, hvilket fremviser calders sans for detaljen.

eftermæle

alexander milne calders eftermæle rækker langt ud over hans eget arbejde, da både hans søn og barnebarn blev fremtrædende skulptører. hans bidrag til kunstverdenen kan ses på forskellige museer, herunder smithsonian american art museum og galleria civica di arte moderna e contemporanea torino. for at lære mere om alexander milne calder og hans værker, kan du besøge https://WahooArt.com/@/alexander-milne-calder eller udforske wahoo art timeline for en detaljeret gennemgang af kunsthistorien. vigtigt at bemærke er, at alexander milne calders arbejde er blevet anerkendt og værdsat af både kunstentusiaster og forskere, hvilket gør ham til en betydningsfuld skikkelse i kunstens verden. hans bidrag vil fortsætte med at blive fejret og studeret i generationer fremover.

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