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Tendril

1961

Alexander Calder

Associated Names

Alexander Calder

Artist, American, 1898 - 1976

The image displays bold black shapes and swirling lines on a background divided into vibrant orange and plain white sections. The composition resembles leaves and vines, with some elements suggesting natural foliage or petals, while circular shapes hint at berries or seeds.

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Artwork overview

Medium

brush and black ink with red watercolor on wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of Richard and Elaine Kaufman
Dimensions

sheet: 75.8 × 55.7 cm (29 13/16 × 21 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

2023.31.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(New Art Centre, London, 1985); Elaine Kaufman

Associated Names

Richard and Elaine Kaufman

Inscriptions

"Calder 61" lower right margin, brush and black ink, artist's hand.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

BFK RIVES

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