Description: ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976) Credited with the invention of the mobile, Alexander Calder revolutionized twentieth-century art with his innovative use of subtle air currents to animate sculpture. Calder was prolific and worked throughout his career in many art forms. An accomplished painter of gouaches and sculptor in a variety of media, Calder is best known for poetic arrangements of boldly colored, irregularly shaped geometric forms that convey a sense of harmony and balance. He also designed jewelry, tapestry, theater settings and architectural interiors. From the 1940s on, Calder's works, many of them large-scale outdoor sculptures, have been placed in virtually every major city of the Western world. Original Edition Lithograph on vélin paper, 1966. Paper Size: 15 x 22 inches. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Published by Aimé Maeght, Éditeur, Paris; printed by Éditions Pierre à Feu, Galerie Maeght, Paris, 1966. Excellent condition, with centerfold, as issued; unframed. Notes: From the volume, Derrière le miroir, N° 156, 1966. Excerpted from the volume (translated from French), "Oiseleur du fer" by Jacques Prévert is taken from a book on Calder to be published by Editions Silvana. Professor Meyer Schapiro's text is the text of a speech given on the occasion of the award to Alexander Calder of the Médaille Edward Mc. Dowell, August 24, 1963. The texts of Meyer Schapiro and Nicholas Guppy were translated into French by Michel Robic. This issue of "Behind the Mirror" has a luxury edition printed on vélin de Rives, and limited to 150 examples numbered and signed by the artist on the colophon. The satisfaction of our customers is our top priority. We wish to build long lasting relationships with all of the people we sell to. We pride ourselves on offering only the highest quality fine art, along with the best service and price in the industry. Be sure to add me to your favorites list!CHECK OUT OUR E-BAY STORE FOR MORE FINE ART, OR E-MAIL US FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Price: 716 USD
Location: Fairfield, Connecticut
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Artist: Alexander Calder
Type: Print
Year of Production: 1966
Material: Paper
Features: Limited Edition
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Production Technique: Lithography
