Alexander Calder (1898-1976) - Balloons
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Alexander Calder (1898-1976), Balloons, 1968.
Color lithograph on stiff Velin. 76.5 x 59 cm. Signed in the print.
Provenance: Private collection, Berlin.
Condition: Good condition. Edges minimally yellowed. Illustrations are part of the condition description.
About
Alexander Calder (1898–1976) ranks among the most important artists of the modern era and is best known for his kinetic sculptures, the so-called “mobiles.” In the 1960s Calder increasingly turned to printmaking and created a large number of expressive lithographs and screen prints. These graphic works are characterized by his distinctive language: organic lines, bold primary colors, and a playful, almost weightless composition. Especially his graphics from the 1960s reflect the influence of his sculptural practice and transfer movement and lightness onto the flat surface. Calder used printmaking as an independent medium to make his abstract visual language accessible to a broader audience. Today his works from this period are among the most sought-after examples of modern graphics and are represented in museums and collections worldwide. His works uniquely blend art, design and visual poetry.
Alexander Calder (1898-1976), Balloons, 1968.
Color lithograph on stiff Velin. 76.5 x 59 cm. Signed in the print.
Provenance: Private collection, Berlin.
Condition: Good condition. Edges minimally yellowed. Illustrations are part of the condition description.
About
Alexander Calder (1898–1976) ranks among the most important artists of the modern era and is best known for his kinetic sculptures, the so-called “mobiles.” In the 1960s Calder increasingly turned to printmaking and created a large number of expressive lithographs and screen prints. These graphic works are characterized by his distinctive language: organic lines, bold primary colors, and a playful, almost weightless composition. Especially his graphics from the 1960s reflect the influence of his sculptural practice and transfer movement and lightness onto the flat surface. Calder used printmaking as an independent medium to make his abstract visual language accessible to a broader audience. Today his works from this period are among the most sought-after examples of modern graphics and are represented in museums and collections worldwide. His works uniquely blend art, design and visual poetry.
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Artist
Alexander Calder (1898-1976)
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Edition
Limited edition
Title of artwork
Balloons
Technique
Lithograph
Signature
Plate signed
Country of origin
Germany
Year
1968
Condition
Good condition
Height
76.5 cm
Width
59 cm
Period
1960-1970
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