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What was Alexander Calder famous for?
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Alexander Calder was famous for his work as an artist. The American sculptor is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. He also created large-scale sculptures that frequently involved kinetic elements. Some of his best-known works include Mobile (Arc of Petals), Cirque Calder, Josephine Baker (III), Fish and A Universe. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Alexander Calder art.
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original lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1971 for the art revue Derriere le Miroir (issue number 190) and published in Paris by Maeght. Size: 15 x 22 inches (380 x 560 mm). This litho...
Category
1970s Abstract Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
original lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1971 for the art revue Derriere le Miroir (issue number 190) and published in Paris by Maeght. Size: 15 x 11 inches (380 x 278 mm). There is p...
Category
1970s Abstract Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
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...
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Alexander Calder lithograph derrière le miroir (Calder prints)
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alexander Calder Lithograph c. 1967:
Lithograph in colors; 15 x 22 inches.
Very good overall vintage condition; contains center fold-line as originally issued; well-preseved.
Unsig...
Category
1960s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
"La Petite Balloons" by Alexander Calder; Framed 11" x 13" Four-Color Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This four-color lithograph by well-known sculptor and prolific printmaker Alexander Calder features eight orange abstracted balloons. The balloons are reminiscent of his 'mobile' scu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Still-life Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Spiral with pumpkin
By Alexander Calder
Located in OPOLE, PL
Alexander Calder (1898-1976) - Spiral with pumpkin
Lithograph from 1972.
Edition of 75 on Arches paper, numbered 31/75; total edition includes 20 hors-commerce and 7 artist’s proof...
Category
1970s Modern More Prints
Materials
Lithograph
