Tower with Pinwheel

1951

Alexander Calder

Associated Names
Alexander Calder

Sculptor, American, 1898 - 1976

The sculpture is an abstract mobile suspended in the air, composed of intersecting metal rods painted in red, yellow, and black. It includes suspended elements, such as white and wooden forms, dangling below. The mobile incorporates geometric and organic shapes in a complex and balanced composition. The contrast between bright and dark colors alongside wooden and metallic materials creates a visually striking effect. Shadows are cast onto nearby surfaces, enhancing its intricate design.
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On View

East Building Tower Level, Gallery E606

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    sheet metal, wire, wood, string, and paint

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Klaus G. Perls

  • Dimensions

    overall: 101.6 x 91.4 x 86.4 cm (40 x 36 x 34 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1996.120.25

  • Copyright

    © 2000 Estate of Alexander Calder / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Klaus G. Perls, New York; gift 1996 to NGA.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1997

  • Alexander Calder: The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Klaus G. Perls, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1997, no. 26, color repro.

1998

  • Alexander Calder: 1898-1976, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, 1998, no. 227, color repro.

2009

  • Calder: Sculptor of Air, Palazzo delle Esposizioni, Rome, 2009-2010, unnumbered catalogue, repro.

Bibliography

1997

  • Alexander Calder: The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Klaus G. Perls. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1997: no. 26.

1998

  • Alexander Calder: 1898-1976. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art, Washington; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, 1998: no. 227.

Wikidata ID

Q63860633

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