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Alexander Calder, The Forest is the Best Place, 2007 Museum Poster, minimalist
Alexander Calder, The Forest is the Best Place, 2007 Museum Poster, minimalist

Alexander Calder, The Forest is the Best Place, 2007 Museum Poster, minimalist

By (after) Alexander Calder

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A 2007 Poster from the Moderna Museet Collection featuring work by Alexander Calder. 19.68 x 27.55 in 50 x 70 cm Poster sold unframed rolled in a protective mailing tube. Framing o...

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2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

“The Forest” Print by Alexander Calder
“The Forest” Print by Alexander Calder

“The Forest” Print by Alexander Calder

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H 29 in W 22.5 in D 1 in

“The Forest” Print by Alexander Calder

By Alexander Calder

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Print of Alexander Calder’s post-war abstract painting named “The Forest”, comes encased in a black frame.

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Vintage 1970s Prints

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Glass, Paper

Alexander Calder, The Forest is the Best Place, 2007 Museum Poster, minimalist
Alexander Calder, The Forest is the Best Place, 2007 Museum Poster, minimalist

Alexander Calder, The Forest is the Best Place, 2007 Museum Poster, minimalist

By (after) Alexander Calder

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A 2007 Poster from the Moderna Museet Collection featuring work by Alexander Calder. 19.68 x 27.55 in 50 x 70 cm Poster sold unframed rolled in a protective mailing tube. Framing o...

Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Alexander Calder, The Forest is the Best Place, 2007 Museum Poster, minimalist
Alexander Calder, The Forest is the Best Place, 2007 Museum Poster, minimalist

Alexander Calder, The Forest is the Best Place, 2007 Museum Poster, minimalist

By (after) Alexander Calder

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A 2007 Poster from the Moderna Museet Collection featuring work by Alexander Calder. 19.68 x 27.55 in 50 x 70 cm Poster sold unframed rolled in a protective mailing tube. Framing o...

Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Alexander Calder, The Forest is the Best Place, 2007 Museum Poster, minimalist
Alexander Calder, The Forest is the Best Place, 2007 Museum Poster, minimalist

Alexander Calder, The Forest is the Best Place, 2007 Museum Poster, minimalist

By (after) Alexander Calder

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A 2007 Poster from the Moderna Museet Collection featuring work by Alexander Calder. 19.68 x 27.55 in 50 x 70 cm Poster sold unframed rolled in a protective mailing tube. Framing o...

Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Alexander Calder, The Forest is the Best Place, 2007 Museum Poster, minimalist
Alexander Calder, The Forest is the Best Place, 2007 Museum Poster, minimalist

Alexander Calder, The Forest is the Best Place, 2007 Museum Poster, minimalist

By (after) Alexander Calder

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A 2007 Poster from the Moderna Museet Collection featuring work by Alexander Calder. 19.68 x 27.55 in 50 x 70 cm Poster sold unframed rolled in a protective mailing tube. Framing o...

Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Alexander Calder’s artwork has found its home in many museums and art galleries around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art and the Guggenheim Museum. Shop a selection of Alexander Calder’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The American sculptor Alexander Calder invented the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. His mobiles were an innovative feat and initially used motors for movement, which he later abandoned for air currents alone. Calder was also a pioneer of wire sculptures. Shop a selection of Alexander Calder pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Alexander Calder was famous for his work as an artist. The American sculptor is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. He also created large-scale sculptures that frequently involved kinetic elements. Some of his best-known works include Mobile (Arc of Petals), Cirque Calder, Josephine Baker (III), Fish and A Universe. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Alexander Calder art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    Most artists consider Alexander Calder to be a Kinetic artist rather than a Surrealist. The American sculptor is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms usually suspended from the ceiling. Calder also pioneered a new art form with wire sculptures, which he described as “drawings in space.” Like his famous mobiles, the wire sculptures were suspended so that they turned with any air movement, presenting different forms when viewed from different angles. Explore a diverse assortment of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The American sculptor Alexander Calder is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage Alexander Calder drawings and other sculptures.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    American artist Alexander Calder is best known for his work in sculpture, particularly his monumental sculptures and innovative ‘mobiles’ in the tradition of kinetic art. Shop a collection of authentic Alexander Calder pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Alexander Calder mostly made sculptures, although he also worked in printmaking, painting, performance and other media. He is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. Some of his most famous works include Cirque Calder, A Universe, Josephine Baker (III), Mobile (Arc of Petals), Devil Fish, Romulus and Remus and Fish. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Alexander Calder art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Alexander Calder's mobiles were revolutionary because he largely pioneered the art form of creating hanging sculptures that were able to move freely in response to airflow. Calder was a prolific artist believed to have produced more than 22,000 works during his life. Shop a variety of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Alexander Calder is best known for his sculptures. He produced large, playful freestanding and hanging works in vibrant colors. Examples include Mobile-Stabile, Lobster Trap and Fish Tail and Flying Dragon. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of Alexander Calder art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    How much an Alexander Calder mobile is worth depends on its historical significance, size, condition and other factors. In 2012, his 1945 piece Lily of Force sold for $18.5 million at auction in New York City. The American sculptor is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. Always interested in putting forms in motion, Calder also pioneered a new art form called “wire sculptures,” which he described as “drawings in space.” Like his famous mobiles, the wire sculptures were suspended so that they turned with any movement of the air, presenting different forms when viewed from different angles. If you're in possession of a Calder mobile, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can help you determine how much it may be worth. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Alexander Calder art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Alexander Calder used many of the elements of art when producing his works. The American sculptor is known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. These kinetic pieces use color, shape and space to convey a sense of unity, and the form of the art allows it to interact with its environment. Find a variety of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The art movement that Alexander Calder was connected to was kinetic art. The term refers to art that moves or has the appearance of movement. With their ability to sway and turn once suspended, Calder's mobiles are often referenced as examples of kinetic art. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Alexander Calder art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024
    Alexander Calder invented the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. The revered American sculptor's mobiles were an innovative feat and initially used motors for movement, which he later abandoned for air currents alone. Calder was also a pioneer of wire sculptures. (He was a celebrated modernist printmaker, too, and while jewelry was a secondary métier for him, interest in his wearable art has accelerated in recent years.)

    For Calder, the fascinating moment of artistic alchemy comes sometime between his representational canvases of the late 1920s and 1931, the year of his first show of abstract sculpture. Moving to Paris helped spur his creativity, as it did for so many artists and writers. The moment Calder arrived, he began working on one of his most seminal pieces, Cirque Calder (1931), his delightful distillation of the circus into what are essentially three-dimensional line drawings made with wire. 

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The term ‘mobile’, which was coined by Marcel Duchamp, was used to describe Alexander Calder’s work, as Calder’s sculptures often moved with the help of motors or wind. ‘Mobiles’ was a French pun which meant ‘motion’. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from Alexander Calder.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are several interpretations of how to describe the characteristics of Alexander Calder’s sculptures. Some say they are abstract, with life-like elements, others say they are flat, simplified shapes that intersect at opposing angles. See the magic for yourself — shop a selection of Alexander Calder pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Alexander Calder produced more than 22,000 works of art during his lifetime. The prolific artist made paintings, drawings, prints, tapestries, stage sets, jewelry and other types of art. Some of his most famous pieces include Cirque Calder, Josephine Baker (III), A Universe, Mobile (Arc of Petals) and Devil Fish. Shop a diverse assortment of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Like all meaningful works of art, the mood that best describes American artist Alexander Calder’s sculptures is subject to interpretation. Common descriptors for his abstract work include “playful” or “whimsical.” Calder is best known as the father of the mobile, a moving artwork composed of delicately balanced sculptural forms suspended from the ceiling. Shop a selection of Alexander Calder pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.