Alexander Calder (1898-1976) - Balloons
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Alexander Calder, Balloons, a 1968 colour lithograph in a limited edition, measuring 76.5 by 59 cm, produced in Germany, in good condition, signed in the plate.
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Alexander Calder (1898-1976), Balloons, 1968.
Color lithograph on stout Velin paper. 76.5 x 59 cm. Signed in the print.
Provenance: Private collection, Berlin.
Condition: Good. Mild yellowing at the edges. Illustrations are part of the condition description.
About
Alexander Calder (1898–1976) ranks among the most significant artists of the modern era and is best known for his kinetic sculptures, the so-called “mobiles.” In the 1960s, Calder increasingly dedicated himself to printmaking and produced a wide range of expressive lithographs and screenprints. These graphic works are characterized by his distinctive visual language: organic lines, bold primary colors, and a playful, almost hovering composition. In particular, his graphics from the 1960s reflect the influence of his sculptural practice and translate 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, works from this period are among the most sought-after examples of modern graphic art and are represented in museums and collections worldwide. His works uniquely fuse art, design, and visual poetry.
Alexander Calder (1898-1976), Balloons, 1968.
Color lithograph on stout Velin paper. 76.5 x 59 cm. Signed in the print.
Provenance: Private collection, Berlin.
Condition: Good. Mild yellowing at the edges. Illustrations are part of the condition description.
About
Alexander Calder (1898–1976) ranks among the most significant artists of the modern era and is best known for his kinetic sculptures, the so-called “mobiles.” In the 1960s, Calder increasingly dedicated himself to printmaking and produced a wide range of expressive lithographs and screenprints. These graphic works are characterized by his distinctive visual language: organic lines, bold primary colors, and a playful, almost hovering composition. In particular, his graphics from the 1960s reflect the influence of his sculptural practice and translate 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, works from this period are among the most sought-after examples of modern graphic art and are represented in museums and collections worldwide. His works uniquely fuse 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
Style
Abstract
Period
1960-1970
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