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      Alexander Calder, 1898 – 1976

      Alexander Calder's 98 Most Famous Paintings

      Untitled is the painting Alexander Calder is best remembered for; it belongs to the Biennale Internazionale dell'Antiquariato di Firenze, Firena. Mobile (1932) and Romulus and Remus (1928) complete the trio of best-loved canvases. Our catalogue counts 98 works by Alexander Calder. Here are the 98 most famous, with the year, the museum and the story of each canvas.

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      Alexander Calder portretas
      Alexander Calder · 1898 – 1976
      Gedė · mirė
      1898 – 1976, Aberdinas
      Judėjimas
      Abstract expressionism
      Darbai mūsų kataloge
      98
      Labiausiai žinomi
      Untitled
      Daugiausia darbų yra
      Biennale Internazionale dell'Antiquariato di Firenze

      The ten best-loved paintings by Alexander Calder

      Romulus and Remus (1928) aut. Alexander Calder
      3

      Romulus and Remus

      Alexander Milne Calder's "Romulus and Remus," crafted in 1928, isn’t merely a sculpture; it’s a distilled essence of myth rendered in delicate wire. This piece, a testament to the artist’s pioneering approach to three-dimensional form, transcends its subject matter – the legendary founders of Rome – to become a profound meditation on beginnings, brotherhood, and the very act of creation itself. Calder, deeply influenced by Constructivism and early Modernism, sought…

      Red Lily Pads (Nénuphars rouges) (1956) aut. Alexander Calder
      5

      Red Lily Pads (Nénuphars rouges)

      1956 · Acrylic · Solomon R. Guggenheim muziejus, New York

      Alexander Milne Calder's "Red Lily Pads (Nénuphars rouges)" isn’t merely a depiction of a serene pond; it’s an invitation to lose oneself in the delicate balance of form, color, and movement. Created in 1956, this captivating sculpture – captured through a masterful photograph – embodies Calder's signature approach: embracing chance and celebrating the ephemeral beauty of nature within a distinctly modern aesthetic. The piece resides within a contemporary architectural space,…

      Black Sun (1953) aut. Alexander Calder
      9

      Black Sun

      1953 · Acrylic On Canvas · Tate Britain, Londras

      Alexander Milne Calder's "Black Sun," painted in 1953, isn’t merely a depiction of abstract forms; it’s an invitation to contemplate the interplay between chaos and order, darkness and light. Born in Aberdeen, Scotland, and later establishing himself as a pivotal figure in American sculpture alongside his son Alexander Stirling Calder and grandson Alexander ‘Sandy’ Calder, Milne Calder possessed a singular vision – one that sought to capture dynamic movement and…

      Colored Spots (1970) aut. Alexander Calder
      10

      Colored Spots

      1970 · Gouache

      In Colored Spots, created in 1970, we encounter a moment of pure rhythmic energy. This gouache work moves away from the heavy permanence of sculpture to explore the lightness of color and shape. The composition is defined by a series of circles, varying in scale, that appear to drift across the surface. There is a specific tension in how these forms are placed; they do not sit static but seem…

      Alexander Calder: canvases 11 to 98 of the ranking

      Calder's Circus (1931) aut. Alexander Calder
      #11

      Calder's Circus

      1931 · Whitney Amerikos meno muziejus

      Alexander Milne Calder’s “Calder’s Circus,” created in 1931, is more than just a charming miniature scene; it’s a meticulously crafted meditation on movement, spectacle, and the enduring allure…

      Raudonė Šėšė (1968) aut. Alexander Calder
      #12

      Raudonė Šėšė

      1968 · Des Moines Art Center

      Alexander Milne Calder’s “Red Sun” stands as a testament to the enduring power of minimalist abstraction and the captivating allure of kinetic sculpture. Executed in 1968, this monochrome…

      Lobster Trap and Fish Tail (1939) aut. Alexander Calder
      #13

      Lobster Trap and Fish Tail

      1939 · MOMA - Moderniosios menų muziejus

      Alexander Milne Calder's "Lobster Trap and Fish Tail," created in 1939, isn’t merely a depiction of marine life; it’s an embodiment of movement captured within a strikingly reductive…

      Violin (1960) aut. Alexander Calder
      #14

      Violin

      1960

      In the evocative realm of mid-century graphic expression, Alexander Milne Calder’s "Violin" emerges as a mesmerizing dialogue between form and abstraction. Created in 1960, this striking screenprint transcends…

      Untitled (1948) aut. Alexander Calder
      #20

      Untitled

      1948 · The Phillips Collection
      A R aut. Alexander Calder
      #40

      A R

      The artwork titled "A R" is a metal piece featuring the letter A. Created by the sculptor Alexander Milne Calder, this work is crafted from a silver material.…

      Untitled (1968) aut. Alexander Calder
      #42

      Untitled

      1968 · Buffalo AKG meno muziejus
      Crosshatch aut. Alexander Calder
      #55

      Crosshatch

      A Striking Encounter: "Crosshatch" by Alexander Milne Calder This captivating painting, currently residing within the esteemed Smithsonian American Art Museum, presents a unique and visually arresting depiction of…

      Fish at Sunrise (1974) aut. Alexander Calder
      #56

      Fish at Sunrise

      1974

      The artwork 'Fish at Sunrise' by Alexander Milne Calder is a mesmerizing piece that showcases the artist's unique style and technique. Created in 1974, this gouache painting measures…

      Nemo aut. Alexander Calder
      #95

      Nemo

      Biennale Internazionale dell'Antiquariato di Firenze

      Nemo by Alexander Calder presents an intricate arrangement of geometric forms. The composition is built upon a series of overlapping circles and squares. Large circles act as central…

      Red, Yelloe and Blue Gongs aut. Alexander Calder
      #96

      Red, Yelloe and Blue Gongs

      Ca' Pesaro - International Gallery of Modern Art

      Red, Yellow and Blue Gongs – Alexander Milne Calder Alexander Milne Calder’s “Red, Yellow and Blue Gongs” stands as a testament to the sculptor's pioneering exploration of kinetic…

      Tache Bleu aut. Alexander Calder
      #97

      Tache Bleu

      The painting Tache Bleu is a remarkable work of art created by the talented artist Alexander Milne Calder. This stunning piece is a tapestry, measuring 103 x 152…

      Red Mobile aut. Alexander Calder
      #98

      Red Mobile

      Galleria Civica di Arte Moderna e Contemporanea Torino

      Between the 1920s and ‘30s, Calder regularly made long study and work trips to Paris, where he began to participate in the Abstraction-Création group. Finally, in 1932, at…

      Alexander Calder's canvases, period by period

      Contemporary

      3 darbai šiame sąraše

      What Alexander Calder painted most

      The four subjects that return most often on these canvases, each with its best-loved example.

      Where Alexander Calder's canvases hang

      8 muziejai, kuriuose saugoma daugiausia šioje pusėje esamų paveikslų.

      Muzejaus Miestas Alexander Calder darbai Šiojo sąrašo paveikslai
      Biennale Internazionale dell'Antiquariato di Firenze, FirenaBiennale Internazionale dell'Antiquariato di Firenze Firena 2 Untitled, Nemo
      Solomon R. Guggenheim muziejus, New YorkSolomon R. Guggenheim muziejus New York 2 Romulus and Remus, Red Lily Pads (Nénuphars rouges)
      The Phillips Collection, VašingtonasThe Phillips Collection Vašingtonas 2 Untitled, Red Polygons
      Tate Britain, LondrasTate Britain Londras 1 Black Sun
      Whitney Amerikos meno muziejus, NiujorkasWhitney Amerikos meno muziejus Niujorkas 1 Calder's Circus
      Des Moines Art Center, Des MoinesDes Moines Art Center Des Moines 1 Raudonė Šėšė
      MOMA - Moderniosios menų muziejus, NiujorkasMOMA - Moderniosios menų muziejus Niujorkas 1 Lobster Trap and Fish Tail
      Metropolitano meno muziejus, NiujorkasMetropolitano meno muziejus Niujorkas 1 "Calder #1" Textile (Model No. 1-145)

      Alexander Calder's most famous canvas, decade after decade

      1. 1920s
        Romulus and Remus (1928) aut. Alexander Calder
        Ranked 3 of 98

        Romulus and Remus

        Amžius 22 – 31 · Solomon R. Guggenheim muziejus

        Alexander Milne Calder's "Romulus and Remus," crafted in 1928, isn’t merely a sculpture; it’s a distilled essence of myth rendered in delicate wire. This piece, a testament to…

      2. 1930s
        Mobile (1932) aut. Alexander Calder
        Ranked 2 of 98

        Mobile

        Amžius 32 – 41
      3. 1940s
        Untitled (1948) aut. Alexander Calder
        20 of 98

        Untitled

        Amžius 42 – 51 · The Phillips Collection
      4. 1950s
        Red Lily Pads (Nénuphars rouges) (1956) aut. Alexander Calder
        5 of 98

        Red Lily Pads (Nénuphars rouges)

        Amžius 52 – 61 · Solomon R. Guggenheim muziejus

        Alexander Milne Calder's "Red Lily Pads (Nénuphars rouges)" isn’t merely a depiction of a serene pond; it’s an invitation to lose oneself in the delicate balance of form,…

      5. 1960s
      6. 1970s
        Colored Spots (1970) aut. Alexander Calder
        Canvas 10 of 98

        Colored Spots

        Amžius 72 – 78

        In Colored Spots, created in 1970, we encounter a moment of pure rhythmic energy. This gouache work moves away from the heavy permanence of sculpture to explore the…

      Alexander Calder's canvases, question by question

      Which canvas is Alexander Calder most remembered for?Read the answer

      Untitled, Biennale Internazionale dell'Antiquariato di Firenze, Firena. Mobile (1932) and Romulus and Remus (1928) follow.

      What are Alexander Calder's ten most famous canvases?Read the answer

      Untitled, Mobile, Romulus and Remus, Abstraction, Red Lily Pads (Nénuphars rouges), Orange and Black Composition, Puppet Man, Slanting Red Nose, Black Sun ir Colored Spots. Each canvas in the ranking above comes with its year and its museum.

      How many paintings did Alexander Calder create?Read the answer

      98 works by Alexander Calder are in our catalogue, dated 1928 to 1975.

      Where do Alexander Calder's most famous canvases hang today?Read the answer

      Mostly in Biennale Internazionale dell'Antiquariato di Firenze (Firena), Solomon R. Guggenheim muziejus (New York) ir The Phillips Collection (Vašingtonas); the list above names each museum and its canvases.

      When did Alexander Calder paint the most famous canvases?Read the answer

      In 1960s, which gave 17 of the 98 works on this page, Abstraction among them.

      Which famous Alexander Calder canvas came first, and which came last?Read the answer

      The earliest canvas here is Romulus and Remus (1928); the latest is Pyramids (1975).

      Which subjects did Alexander Calder paint most?Read the answer

      Sculpture (6), Geometric (5) ir Geometric design (5), across the 98 works on this page.

      Which medium appears most in Alexander Calder's paintings?Read the answer

      Acrylic On Canvas, used in 4 of the 98 works on this page.

      Which movement is Alexander Calder associated with?Read the answer

      Abstract expressionism, as the canvases on this page show.

      Which paintings by Alexander Calder are held by the Biennale Internazionale dell'Antiquariato di Firenze?Read the answer

      The Biennale Internazionale dell'Antiquariato di Firenze, Firena holds 2 of the works on this page, among them Untitled ir Nemo.

      Meet the painter: Alexander Calder

      Pradiniai Metai ir Formavimasis

      Aleksandras Milnas Kalderis, gimęs 1846 metais Aberdyne, Škotijoje, buvo skulptorius, kurio gyvenimas ir kūryba atspindi XIX amžiaus meno permainas. Nors dažnai minimas kaip filadelfietiškos architektūros skulptūrų meistras, Kalderio kelias į meną prasidėjo gerokai anksčiau, Škotijoje, kur jis dirbo kartu su žymiu skulptoriumi Džonu Rindu. Studijuodamas Karališkojoje Edinburgo Akademijoje, Kalderis greitai pajuto stiprų potraukį į monumentaliosios skulptūros pasaulį. Vėliau persikėlęs į Londoną, jis prisidėjo prie Alberto memorialo kūrimo – ambicingo projekto, kuris padėjo jam įgyti patirties ir supratimą apie didelio mastelio skulptūrų gamybą. 1868 metais Kalderis emigravo į Jungtines Valstijas, apsigyvendamas Filadelfijoje, kur pradėjo naują gyvenimo etapą.

      Filadelfijos Era ir Architektūrinės Skulptūros Meistrybė

      Įsikūręs Filadelfijoje, Kalderis tęsė savo mokymus pas žinomą skulptorių Jozefą A. Beilį ir lankė pamokas su Tomu Eikinsu Pensilvanijos meno akademijoje. Šie mokytojai padėjo jam tobulinti techniką ir išvystyti unikalų stilių. Tačiau didžiausią šlovę Kalderiui atnešė ambicingas užsakymas – Filadelfijos Rotušės skulptūrinis papuošimas. Tai buvo monumentali užduotis, apimanti daugiau nei 250 marmuro ir bronzos kūrinių, kuriems sukurti prireikė net dvidešimt metų kruopštaus darbo. Kalderio vizija Rotušei suteikė didingumo ir simbolizmo, įkūnijant miesto istoriją ir idealus.

      Pagrindiniai Darbai ir Kūrybinis Palikimas

      Be Rotušės papuošimo, Aleksandro Milno Kalderio kūryboje išskiriami keli svarbūs darbai. Viljamo Peno statula, didžiulė bronzinė skulptūra, turėjo vainuoti Rotušės bokštą, simbolizuodama miesto įkūrėjo garbingumą. Taip pat verta paminėti Indiečio figūrą, sukurtą prieš ją montuojant ant Rotušės fasado, ir kruopščiai apšviestus Pietų bei Vakarų portalo, kuriuose spalvotos šviesos pabrėždavo skulptūrų detalę. Kalderio darbai pasižymėjo preciziškumu, detaliu atlikimu ir gebėjimu sujungti monumentalumą su estetišku grožiu.

      Šeimos Palikimas ir Įtaka Kitos Kartos Skulptoriams

      Aleksandro Milno Kalderio įtaka neapsiribojo jo pačio kūryba. Jo sūnus, Aleksandras Stirlingas Kalderis, taip pat tapo žymiu skulptoriumi, o anūkas – Aleksandras “Sendis” Kalderis – XX amžiaus meno pasaulyje išgarsėjo savo mobiliaisiais objektais. Šeimos tradicija menų srityje tęsėsi per kelias kartas, įrodydama Kalderio dinastijos stiprų paveldo svarbą. Aleksandro Milno Kalderio darbai ir jo šeimos kūrybinis palikimas šiandien saugomi įvairiuose muziejuose, tokiuose kaip Smithsonian American Art Museum ir Galleria Civica di Arte Moderna e Contemporanea Torino, leidžiantys grožėtis šios skulptūrų dinastijos nuveiktais darbais.

      Istorinė Reikšmė ir Atminimas

      Aleksandras Milnas Kalderis užima svarbią vietą Amerikos skulptūros istorijoje. Jo darbai, ypač Filadelfijos Rotušės papuošimas, simbolizuoja XIX amžiaus architektūrinio meno ambicijas ir meistriškumą. Kalderio kūryba atspindi jo gebėjimą sujungti monumentalųjį stilių su detalėmis ir estetišku grožiu. Jo indėlis į meną bus švenčiamas ir studijuojamas dar daugelį kartų, o jo šeimos palikimas tęsis per kitus skulptorius, įkvėptuosius Kalderio vizijos.

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