Het beroemdste schilderij van Alexander Calder is Untitled, in het Biennale Internazionale dell'Antiquariato di Firenze, Florence. Met Mobile (1932) en Romulus and Remus (1928) wordt de trilogie van de drie werken die iedereen herkent voltooid. Onze catalogus bevat 98 werken van Alexander Calder; de 98 hieronder zijn de werken die de wereld het meest bekijkt, elk met het jaartal, het museum waar het zich bevindt en de reden waarom het belangrijk is.
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This work, titled Untitled, is an original lithograph in colors by the artist Alexander Calder. It emerged from the studio about 1967. The paper holds the ink in a way that captures a specific moment of graphic intent, a quiet intersection of line and pigment.
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…
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,…
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…
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 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…
Alexander Milne Calder’s “Red Sun” staat als een bewijs van de blijvende kracht van minimalistische abstractie en het fascinerende aantrekkelijke van kinetische sculptuur. Uitgevoerd in 1968, deze monochrome…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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 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, 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…
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…
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…
De vier onderwerpen die het meest voorkomen in deze meesterwerken, met van elk het mooiste voorbeeld.
De 8 musea met de meeste schilderijen op deze pagina.
| Museum | Stad | Werken van Alexander Calder | Schilderijen uit deze lijst |
|---|---|---|---|
 Biennale Internazionale dell'Antiquariato di Firenze |
Florence | 2 | Untitled, Nemo |
 Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum |
New York | 2 | Romulus and Remus, Red Lily Pads (Nénuphars rouges) |
 The Phillips Collection |
Washington, D.C. | 2 | Untitled, Red Polygons |
 Tate Britain |
Londen | 1 | Black Sun |
 Whitney Museum of American Art |
New York | 1 | Calder's Circus |
 Des Moines Art Center |
Des Moines | 1 | Rode Zon |
 MoMA - Museum of Modern Art |
New York City | 1 | Lobster Trap and Fish Tail |
 Metropolitan Museum of Art |
New York | 1 | "Calder #1" Textile (Model No. 1-145) |
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…
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,…
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…
Untitled, Biennale Internazionale dell'Antiquariato di Firenze, Florence. Daarna volgen Mobile (1932) en Romulus and Remus (1928).
Untitled, Mobile, Romulus and Remus, Abstraction, Red Lily Pads (Nénuphars rouges), Orange and Black Composition, Puppet Man, Slanting Red Nose, Black Sun en Colored Spots. De bovenstaande ranglijst vermeldt het jaar en het museum van elk werk.
Onze catalogus bevat 98 werken van Alexander Calder, gedateerd van 1928 tot 1975.
De meeste bevinden zich in Biennale Internazionale dell'Antiquariato di Firenze (Florence), Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (New York) en The Phillips Collection (Washington, D.C.). De bovenstaande tabel somt de musea één voor één op.
In 1960s: 17 van de 98 werken op deze pagina dateren uit die periode, waaronder Abstraction.
De oudste op deze pagina is Romulus and Remus (1928), de nieuwste Pyramids (1975).
Sculpture (6), Geometric (5) en Geometric design (5), van de 98 werken op deze pagina.
Acrylic On Canvas: 4 van de 98 werken op deze pagina.
Abstract expressionism, zoals de schilderijen op deze pagina laten zien.
Untitled en Nemo behoren tot de 2 werken op deze pagina die in het Biennale Internazionale dell'Antiquariato di Firenze, Florence worden bewaard.
