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The Centaurs

1955 or before

Alexander Calder

(American, 1898–1976)
Culture
America
Medium
pen and black ink
Support
Cream(1) wove paper (Strathmore Artist)
Measurements
Sheet: 36.8 x 29.2 cm (14 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Levine 1970.356
Copyright
© Estate of Alexander Calder / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
This artwork is known to be under copyright.
Location
Not on view
Print

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.

The Centaurs

1955 or before

Alexander Calder

(American, 1898–1976)
America

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