Calder Circus

Calder's renderings of his circus often lasted about two hours and were quite elaborate.

In 1926, he made small animals and other articulated characters in wire and he animated them by staging miniatures in a circus spectacle ("The circus of Calder"). His first personal...

In 1926, he made small animals and other articulated characters in wire and he animated them by staging miniatures in a circus spectacle ("The circus of Calder"). His first personal...

In 1926, he made small animals and other articulated characters in wire and he animated them by staging miniatures in a circus spectacle ("The circus of Calder"). His first personal...

In 1926, he made small animals and other articulated characters in wire and he animated them by staging miniatures in a circus spectacle ("The circus of Calder"). His first personal...

In 1926, he made small animals and other articulated characters in wire and he animated them by staging miniatures in a circus spectacle ("The circus of Calder"). His first personal...

In 1926, he made small animals and other articulated characters in wire and he animated them by staging miniatures in a circus spectacle ("The circus of Calder"). His first personal...

In 1926, he made small animals and other articulated characters in wire and he animated them by staging miniatures in a circus spectacle ("The circus of Calder"). His first personal...

In 1926, he made small animals and other articulated characters in wire and he animated them by staging miniatures in a circus spectacle ("The circus of Calder"). His first personal...

In 1926, he made small animals and other articulated characters in wire and he animated them by staging miniatures in a circus spectacle ("The circus of Calder"). His first personal...

In 1926, he made small animals and other articulated characters in wire and he animated them by staging miniatures in a circus spectacle ("The circus of Calder"). His first personal...

In 1926, he made small animals and other articulated characters in wire and he animated them by staging miniatures in a circus spectacle ("The circus of Calder"). His first personal...

That same year, Calder embarked on arguably his most beloved piece, Cirque Calder (1931), a mechanized miniature circus that is performed before an audience.

In 1926, he made small animals and other articulated characters in wire and he animated them by staging miniatures in a circus spectacle ("The circus of Calder"). His first personal...

Vintage Alexander Calder circus exhibition poster from 1972 in original frame.

Calder circus, complete Set of 16 lithographs after the original drawings.

James Sweeny from the introduction “The fame of Calder’s circus spread quickly between the years 1927 and 1930.

James Sweeny from the introduction “The fame of Calder’s circus spread quickly between the years 1927 and 1930.

James Sweeny from the introduction “The fame of Calder’s circus spread quickly between the years 1927 and 1930.

James Sweeny from the introduction “The fame of Calder’s circus spread quickly between the years 1927 and 1930.

James Sweeny from the introduction “The fame of Calder’s circus spread quickly between the years 1927 and 1930.

James Sweeny from the introduction “The fame of Calder’s circus spread quickly between the years 1927 and 1930.

Alexander Calder, (1898-1976), Circus tapestry, handwoven maguey jute fiber, dated '75, numbered 21/100, signed, United States, 1975.

(after) Alexander Calder American, 1898-1976 "Calder's Circus" Lithographs on wove paper after drawings by the artist Published by Art in America, 1964 13 by 17 in.

More on the artist: American artist Alexander Calder redefined sculpture by introducing the element of movement, first through performances of his mechanical Calder's Circus and late...

Artist: Alexander Calder, American (1898 - 1976) Title: Circus Year: 1964 Medium: Lithograph, signed in the plate, numbered in pencil Edition: 4/100 Size: 13 x 17 in. (33.02 x 43.1...

After Alexander Calder Exhibition poster for Galerie Maeght c.1970 Off-Set lithograph printed poster 19 x 31.5 inches Very minor signs of handling; otheriwsie excellent Plate sign...

Calder’s Circus (Whitney Museum), the small-scale model of a Circus involving wire, wood, cloth, and leather string, among other materials, is an early example of this interest and r...

Related Categories Calder prints. Mid Century Modern. 1970s. Calder patterns.

Related Categories Calder prints. Mid Century Modern. 1970s. Calder patterns.

The popularity of "Calder's circus" soon brought him in contact with other artistic innovators.

Pop Art. Clowns. Circus. Alexander Calder three legged figure

He was born in Philadelphia, the son of Alexander Sterling Calder and the grandson of Alexander Milne Calder, well-known sculptors of public monumental works.

Artist: Alexander Calder, American (1898 - 1976) Title: Circus 3 (Les Gueules Degoulinantes) from Derriere Le Miroir Year: 1966 Medium: Lithograph Size: 14 in. x 22 in. (35.56 cm...

Calder's renderings of his circus often lasted about two hours and were quite elaborate.

Artist: Alexander Calder, American (1898 - 1976) Title: Circus 4 (Les Gueules Degoulinantes) from Derriere Le Miroir Year: 1966 Medium: Lithograph Size: 14 in. x 22 in. (35.56 cm x 5...

While a student, he worked for the National Police Gazette where, in 1925, one of his assignments was sketching the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Calder became fascinate...

While a student, he worked for the National Police Gazette where, in 1925, one of his assignments was sketching the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Calder became fascinate...

With the advent of the Parisian avant-garde, the Circus Calder became famous, so much so that the artist began to charge the ticket for the vision of the representation.

An original lithograph on smooth wove paper by American artist Alexander Calder (1898-1976) titled "Derrière le Miroir No. 156 (Circus 4 - Les Gueules Degoulinantes)", 1966.

A crucial book on Alexander Calder’s work and with his own comments The book presents a full survey of Calders Mobiles, stabiles, wire and circus sculpture, gouaches, and theatrica...

While a student, he worked for the National Police Gazette where, in 1925, one of his assignments was sketching the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Calder became fascinate...

Calder created a miniature circus in his studio; the animals, clowns, and tumblers were made of wire and animated by hand.

Calder created a miniature circus in his studio; the animals, clowns and tumblers were made of wire and animated by hand.

In 1926, he made small animals and other articulated characters in wire and he animated them by staging miniatures in a circus spectacle ("The circus of Calder"). His first personal...

In 1926, he made small animals and other articulated characters in wire and he animated them by staging miniatures in a circus spectacle ("The circus of Calder"). His first personal...

In 1926, he made small animals and other articulated characters in wire and he animated them by staging miniatures in a circus spectacle ("The circus of Calder"). His first personal...

In 1926, he made small animals and other articulated characters in wire and he animated them by staging miniatures in a circus spectacle ("The circus of Calder"). His first personal...

In 1926, he made small animals and other articulated characters in wire and he animated them by staging miniatures in a circus spectacle ("The circus of Calder"). His first personal...

In 1926, he made small animals and other articulated characters in wire and he animated them by staging miniatures in a circus spectacle ("The circus of Calder"). His first personal...

In 1926, he made small animals and other articulated characters in wire and he animated them by staging miniatures in a circus spectacle ("The circus of Calder"). His first personal...

In 1926, he made small animals and other articulated characters in wire and he animated them by staging miniatures in a circus spectacle ("The circus of Calder"). His first personal...

In 1926, he made small animals and other articulated characters in wire and he animated them by staging miniatures in a circus spectacle ("The circus of Calder"). His first personal...

In 1926, he made small animals and other articulated characters in wire and he animated them by staging miniatures in a circus spectacle ("The circus of Calder"). His first personal...

While a student, he worked for the National Police Gazette where, in 1925, one of his assignments was sketching the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Calder became fascinate...

Framed offset lithograph from Alexander Calder's Circus, originally printed in 1964 by Art in America with Perls Galleries New York.

Framed offset lithograph from Alexander Calder's Circus, originally printed in 1964 by Art in America with Perls Galleries New York.