Untitled

1968

American, 1898 - 1976

There is a looseness and immediacy to Calder's works on paper that is distinct from the crisp linear quality of his sculpture. Varying degrees of opacity and fluid drips provide him with another language of expression. The relationship of humans to both natural and man-made forms is a constant theme in his work, and this painting employs the figure as a type of measuring device.

Gouache and India ink on board

29 1/2 x 43 1/2 in. (74.9 x 110.5cm)

Gift of John A. Moga

2009.45

Provenance: [Woodside/Braseth Gallery, Seattle, Washington]; purchased from gallery by John A. Moga, Seattle, Washington, early 1970s; to Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, Washington, 2009

Photo: Elizabeth Mann

Not currently on view

Resources

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "Alexander Calder: A Balancing Act", October 15, 2009 - April 11, 2010

Published ReferencesDavidson, Jean, Calder, Pantheon Books, 1976

Lipman, Jean, Calder's Universe, Viking Press, 1976

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