• Additional view of object
Feb 10, 2009

The Centaurs

The Centaurs

1955 or before

Alexander Calder

(American, 1898–1976)

America, 20th century

Pen and black ink

Support: Cream(1) wove paper (Strathmore Artist)

Sheet: 36.8 x 29.2 cm (14 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.)

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Levine 1970.356

© Estate of Alexander Calder / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Location

not on view

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Description

Calder began to experiment with wire in 1925. His comment, "I think best in wire," is exemplified by the numerous witty and delightful forms he fashioned from a material overlooked by previous sculptors. In a sense these whimsical linear constructions of figures, animals, and objects are three-dimensional drawings and so it is not surprising that they reflect the precision, clarity, and elegance of the artist's draftsmanship.

See also
Collection: 
DR - American 20th Century
Department: 
Drawings
Type of artwork: 
Drawing
Medium: 
Pen and black ink
Credit line: 
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Levine

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