Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Alexander Calder. It dates from 1965 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1965 lithograph by Alexander Calder, held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print features simple, bold shapes on a light background, including a curved black form containing yellow circles, a red starburst on a black base, and a floating black circle.
Technique & Style
Calder achieved the composition by tracing cut-out objects, resulting in a mix of hard edges and soft curves that conveys a playful feel.
Context
The work is an example of lithography, a printmaking technique that allows for the creation of multiple images from a single stone or plate.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alexander "Sandy" Calder was an American sculptor known both for his innovative mobiles that embrace chance in their aesthetic, his static "stabiles", and his monumental public sculptures.
