{"title":"Alexander Calder","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"untitled-abstract-composition-with-orange-disc-alexander-calder","title":"Untitled (Abstract Composition with Orange Disc) - Alexander Calder","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn abstract composition by Alexander Calder, featuring layered organic forms in muted tones, accented by a vibrant orange disc. This piece exemplifies Calder's playful approach to abstraction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis untitled work by Alexander Calder (1898-1976), an American artist celebrated for his innovative mobiles and stabiles, presents a study in abstract composition. Calder's artistic journey began with engineering, which informed his later sculptural work. He is best known for his kinetic sculptures that defied traditional static forms. This painting, while not a mobile, shares a similar sensibility through its arrangement of shapes and lines. The composition features a series of layered, organic forms in muted tones of brown, white, and grey. These shapes create a sense of depth and volume, suggesting a landscape or geological formation. A thin, black line meanders across the lower portion of the canvas, adding a sense of movement and dynamism. In the upper right corner, a small, orange disc provides a contrasting element, drawing the eye and balancing the composition. The overall effect is one of playful abstraction, characteristic of Calder's approach to art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/samarkande-plate-6-compositions-in-the-oriental-style-emile-allain-seguy\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSamarkande (Plate 6, Compositions in the Oriental Style) - Émile-Allain Séguy — Émile-Allain Séguy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/untitled-red-arcs-on-white-louise-bourgeois\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUntitled (Red Arcs on White) - Louise Bourgeois — Louise Bourgeois\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alexander Calder","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57521611768143,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57521611833679,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57521611931983,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57521611964751,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57521612030287,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57521612063055,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57521612095823,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57521612161359,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57521612226895,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58316297634127,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58316297666895,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58316297699663,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Untitled-Abstract-Composition-with-Orange-Disc-_Poster_CompositorV1_1787561416482.jpg?v=1787561452"},{"product_id":"spiral-alexander-calder","title":"Spiral - Alexander Calder","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1970 gouache painting by Alexander Calder features a dynamic spiral design composed of rectangular blocks in primary colours, delineated by thick black lines, creating a sense of movement and energy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlexander Calder (1898-1976) was an American sculptor known as the originator of the mobile, a type of kinetic sculpture, and a major figure in 20th-century abstract art. His works often feature simple shapes and primary colours, reflecting an interest in geometric abstraction and the dynamic possibilities of form. Calder's artistic output also included paintings, drawings, and prints, all characterised by a similar sense of playful abstraction. 'Spiral', created in 1970, exemplifies Calder's distinctive style. The work features a bold, spiralling design composed of rectangular blocks in primary colours: red, blue, yellow, and black, along with white, orange, and green. These blocks are arranged to form a dynamic, swirling pattern against a white background. The composition is defined by thick, black lines that delineate each coloured segment, adding a graphic quality to the piece. The spiral form itself creates a sense of movement and energy, drawing the viewer's eye towards the centre of the composition. The use of gouache on paper gives the colours a matte finish, enhancing the overall visual impact of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/samarkande-plate-6-compositions-in-the-oriental-style-emile-allain-seguy\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSamarkande (Plate 6, Compositions in the Oriental Style) - Émile-Allain Séguy — Émile-Allain Séguy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/self-portrait-with-cropped-hair-frida-kahlo-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait with Cropped Hair - Frida Kahlo — Frida Kahlo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alexander Calder","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57563516993871,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57563517059407,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57563517157711,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57563517190479,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57563517256015,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57563517288783,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57563517321551,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57563517387087,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57563517452623,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/file_589dfb5a-a761-4a24-b253-e27329011f22.jpg?v=1777107921"},{"product_id":"waves-alexander-calder","title":"Waves - Alexander Calder","description":"\u003cp\u003eA bold, modernist lithograph by Alexander Calder featuring rhythmic blue waves and primary-coloured geometric forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAlexander Calder is widely recognised for his kinetic sculptures, yet his graphic work demonstrates a similar mastery of balance, movement, and primary colour. In this lithograph, titled Waves, Calder employs a simplified visual language to represent the rhythmic motion of water. The composition is defined by a series of undulating blue lines that span the lower portion of the frame, creating a sense of fluid, repetitive motion. \n\nAgainst this aquatic backdrop, Calder places several geometric forms in solid, flat colours. These circles and semi-circles, rendered in red, yellow, and white, appear to float upon or emerge from the water. The contrast between the linear, wave-like patterns and the static, solid shapes creates a dynamic tension. By limiting his palette to primary colours and a stark white, Calder directs the viewer's attention to the interplay of form and space rather than representational detail. \n\nThis work reflects the artist's lifelong interest in the physics of motion and the reduction of complex natural phenomena into essential shapes. The flat application of colour and the bold, graphic quality of the lines are characteristic of his later printmaking practice, where he translated the playful spirit of his mobiles into two dimensions. The orange background provides a warm, contrasting field that pushes the cooler blue waves forward, adding a sense of depth to an otherwise minimalist arrangement. This print offers a clear example of Calder's ability to capture the essence of natural energy through abstraction, maintaining a sense of balance that is both precise and spontaneous. It is a piece that engages the eye through its clarity and the deliberate, rhythmic arrangement of its elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/female-model-vilhelm-lundstrom-2\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFemale Model - Vilhelm Lundstrøm — Vilhelm Lundstrøm\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/predestination-m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePredestination - M.C. 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Across the Orange Moons, executed in 1967, demonstrates his mastery of primary forms and high-contrast composition. The work features a series of black triangular shapes that radiate from the edges, creating a sense of tension against the circular forms positioned in the centre.\n\nThe palette is restricted to black, orange, and yellow against a stark white ground. This choice of colour allows the geometric elements to function as independent units of energy. The black triangles act as structural anchors, while the circular shapes suggest celestial bodies or planetary motion. Calder often utilised these gouache paintings to explore ideas that would later manifest in his large-scale metal stabiles and mobiles. The application of paint is direct, showing the artist's hand and the physical texture of the medium on the paper surface.\n\nIn this composition, the interaction between the sharp, angular black forms and the soft, rounded circles creates a dynamic equilibrium. The work avoids traditional perspective, opting instead for a flat, graphic arrangement that prioritises the relationship between shape and void. The signature and date in the lower right corner confirm the work as a mature example of his late-period graphic output. By reducing his visual vocabulary to basic geometry, Calder invites the viewer to focus on the rhythm and movement inherent in the arrangement of the forms. This print captures the clarity and playfulness that define his approach to abstraction, making it a clear representation of his mid-century aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alexander Calder","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58316297240911,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58316297306447,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58316297339215,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58316297437519,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58316297470287,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58316297503055,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58316297568591,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58316297601359,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Across-the-Orange-Moons_Poster_CompositorV1_1787532068525.jpg?v=1787532081"},{"product_id":"blue-drop-alexander-calder","title":"Blue Drop - Alexander Calder","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking abstract composition by Alexander Calder, featuring a bold spiral and a blue form against a deep red background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAlexander Calder is widely recognised for his kinetic sculptures and mobiles, yet his two-dimensional works in gouache reveal a parallel interest in balance, weight, and spatial relationships. Blue Drop displays the artist's characteristic economy of form, utilising a restricted palette to explore the interaction between geometric and organic shapes. The composition is anchored by a stark, monochromatic spiral, which provides a sense of rotational energy against the static, textured blue form. \n\nCalder often applied gouache with a directness that mirrors the construction of his wire sculptures. The red background acts as a field of tension, pushing the black-and-white spiral and the blue shape into a dialogue of contrast. Unlike his three-dimensional works, which rely on air currents for movement, this piece achieves a sense of equilibrium through the placement of its elements. The spiral, a recurring motif in Calder's visual vocabulary, suggests a rhythmic motion that is countered by the solid, irregular mass of the blue drop. \n\nThis print captures the matte texture of the original gouache, preserving the slight variations in paint application that define Calder's graphic output. The work avoids unnecessary detail, focusing instead on the clarity of line and the impact of primary colours. By stripping away representational imagery, the artist invites the viewer to engage with the fundamental properties of shape and colour. This approach reflects a broader interest in the physics of art, where the arrangement of forms on a page functions with the same precision as the components of a mobile. The result is a balanced, graphic composition that remains accessible while demonstrating the rigour of mid-century abstract practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/spiral-alexander-calder\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSpiral - Alexander Calder — Alexander Calder\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/untitled-abstract-composition-with-orange-disc-alexander-calder\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUntitled (Abstract Composition with Orange Disc) - Alexander Calder — Alexander Calder\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alexander Calder","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913699270991,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913942573391,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913942606159,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Blue-Drop_Poster_CompositorV1_1781398323915.jpg?v=1781407297"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/collections\/alexander-calder.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}