1972
The American sculptor Alexander Calder is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling.
Because Calder's parents, both artists themselves, did not want him to suffer the hardships of trying to make a living in art, they encouraged the young Calder to study mechanical engineering at the Stevens Institute of Technology, in Hoboken, New Jersey. He worked a number of jobs, including as a hydraulic engineer and draftsman for the New York Edison Company, before deciding to pursue an artistic career. He never abandoned his engineering background, however, applying his understanding of gears and moving parts in all his artworks, from mechanical toys like the Cirque Calder (1931) and his revered prints to his free-standing abstract sculptures, called stabiles.
In 1926, Calder moved to Paris and established a studio in the Montparnasse quarter. He began creating the many parts of his famous miniature circus from found materials, such as wire, string, cloth, rubber and cork. Designed to be transportable, Cirque grew to fill five suitcases over the years. Always interested in putting forms in motion, Calder also pioneered a new art form called wire sculptures, which he described as “drawings in space.” Like his famous mobiles, the wire sculptures were suspended so that they turned with any movement of the air, presenting different forms when viewed from different angles.
In the 1950s, Calder returned to his roots in mechanical engineering, creating monumental abstract sculptures that verged on the architectural. He worked from loose gestural drawings like this preparatory sketch for his Man Stabile, from 1966. Throughout his career, he also worked as a set designer for the theater, as well as an illustrator and printmaker, producing vibrant, whimsical drawings for books and journals.
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$4,479
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 0.04 in
McGovern for McGovernment - Lithograph by Alexander Calder - 1973
By Alexander Calder
Located in Roma, IT
McGovern for McGovernment is a contemporary artwork realized by Alexander Calder. Color lithograph on paper, ed. EA., aside of an Edition of 200 Hand Signed on the lower right marg...
Lithograph
$2,829
H 34.65 in W 23.63 in
USA : McGovern for McGovernment - Original Screen Print HANDSIGNED
By Alexander Calder
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexander CALDER USA : McGovern for McGovernment, 1972 Original screenprint Handsigned in pencil Justified EA (artist proof) On BFK Rives Vellum 88 x 60 cm (c. 35 x 24 in) Authentic...
Screen
$545
H 21.25 in W 17.25 in
Alexander Calder Modern Lithograph, Unsigned, 1968, Framed, Derriere Le Miroir
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Plate 3 Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #173 Medium: Lithograph Date: 1968 Edition: Unnumbered Frame Size: 21 1/4" x 17 1/4" Sheet Size: 15" x 11" Image...
Lithograph
Untitled
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Untitled Color lithograph, 1963 Unsigned (as issued) From:Derriere le Miroir, Volume 141 Large unsigned edition Printed by Mourlot, Paris Published by Aime Maeght, Paris Condition: C...
Lithograph
Untitled By Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Untitled By Alexander Calder Alexander Calder was a pioneering American sculptor known for his innovative mobiles and stabiles, which challenged traditional notions of sculpture b...
Lithograph
$353
H 14.77 in W 22.05 in D 0.04 in
Untitled Lithograph, Abstract Style, 1963, Unframed, Very Good
By Alexander Calder
Located in Roma, IT
Untitled is an original Lithograph realized in 1963 by Alexander Calder from "Derrière Le Miroir" No signature. Very good condition including a white cardboard Passepartout. Alexa...
Lithograph
Alphabet Surtout O
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Technical Information: Alexander Calder Alphabet Surtout O 1966 Lithograph 29 3/4 x 21 1/4 in. Edition of 90 Pencil signed and numbered Alexander Calder is one of the most celebrat...
Lithograph
Acier du Constructeur
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION Alexander Calder Acier du Constructeur, 1965 Lithograph 21 7/16 × 29 3/8 in 54.5 × 74.6 cm Edition of 75 Condition: This work is in excellent condition
Lithograph
Untitled (Plate 2) DLM
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Untitled (Plate 2) DLM Color lithograph, 1963 Unsigned and unnumbered (as issued) From: Derriere le Miroir, No. 141 Published by A. Maeght, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Note...
Lithograph
$447
H 11.03 in W 14.97 in D 0.04 in
Composition - Lithograph Print After Alexander Calder - 1968
By Alexander Calder
Located in Roma, IT
Composition is a lithograph print realized after Alexander Calder in 1968. The artwork shows abstract shapes in vivid colors is typical of the artist's style. Good conditions with slight foxing and a very small cut on the lower. On the back of the artwork there is a description. Alexander Calder ( July 22, 1898 – November 11...
Lithograph
Alexander Calder - rare Signed poster for the June 1960 M. Knoedler & Co. show
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Alexander Calder - rare signed poster for the June 1960 M. Knoedler & Co. exhibition (Hand Signed by Calder) Scarce early exhibition poster designed by Alexander Calder, published by...
Lithograph, Offset
Alexander Calder - Artists Rights Today, Rare vintage offset lithograph poster
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Artists Rights Today Ethel Scull's Place Scarce mid 1970s Offset lithograph poster Ethel Scull (and her husband Robert) who inherited and made their money as taxicab magnates, was on...
Lithograph, Offset
Alexander Calder - Transworld Art International Art Fair, Tel Aviv, 1977 poster
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Offset lithograph poster published by the Transworld Art Fair in Tel Aviv The work depicted in the image is Calder's "Boomerang", 1973 Plate (printed) signature Unframed ALEXANDER CA...
Lithograph, Offset
Alexander Calder - Our Unfinished Revolution poster Limited Edition of 250, '76
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Offset lithograph poster Printed signature and date on offset paper This poster was published in a limited edition of 250 - unnumbered - separate from the lithographic portfolio of...
Lithograph, Offset
Alexander Calder - The ORIGINAL limited edition 1965 LACMA Museum poster print
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Alexander Calder The original Los Angeles County Museum of Art poster, 1965 Limited Edition vintage Offset Lithograph 32 × 24 3/4 inches 81.3 × 62.9 cm Edition of 300 This is the OR...
Lithograph, Offset
Sam Francis McGovern '72 Poster (Hand signed by Sam Francis) Abstract lithograph
By Sam Francis
Located in New York, NY
Sam Francis McGovern '72 Poster (Hand signed by Sam Francis), 1972 Photo offset poster (hand signed by Sam Francis) Signed in blue ink on the front by Sam Francis with Sam Francis co...
Lithograph, Offset
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