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On View: East Building, Tower Level

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The sculpture has a tripod-like base with a flat, elongated horizontal element and two oblong, upright pieces on top. The lower part is warm brown, while the top elements are dark in color. The piece stands on three splayed legs that taper to a point at the bottom.

Untitled (The Wood Mobile)

Alexander Calder

1943

Wood and wire  Accession ID  1996.120.30

On View: East Building Tower Level, Gallery E606
This free-floating sculpture, called a mobile, hangs from the ceiling and branches into two separate, vertical sections that hang from a shared wire. To our left, the larger part of the mobile is made of twelve flat, uniquely shaped paddles suspended on curving, painted wires in bowing, branch-like forms. Three black, leaf-like shapes are clustered at the top over a royal-blue form, a lemon-yellow form, two more black shapes, and five crimson-red shapes that get smaller as they get closer to the bottom. They are loosely spaced but hung to taper like a bunch of grapes. To our right, a second smaller set of branches and shapes, like a mini mobile, is made of seven branches. In this photograph, five of the rounded, black shapes hanging from the dangling wires face us and the others are seen from their edge, so appear as vertical lines.

Cascading Flowers

Alexander Calder

1949

Metal, wire, and paint  Accession ID  1996.120.5

On View: East Building Tower Level, Gallery E606
The sculpture depicts a geometrically abstract figure resembling an animal standing on four legs. It features a long, thin neck culminating in a flat surface with another smaller sculpted element on top, resembling a disc or a small platform. The sculpture is crafted from two-toned material with the lower body predominantly in black, while the neck alternates between black and a metallic silver. The design features sharp angles and clean lines, conveying a modern, stylized form. Its elevated stature with a high-necked posture suggests a sense of upward movement or poise in relation to the viewer.

Crinkly Taureau

Alexander Calder

1970

Sheet metal and paint  Accession ID  1991.7.6

On View: East Building Tower Level, Gallery E606
The sculpture is a mobile of abstract geometric shapes in vibrant colors, including black, blue, and red. Black, boomerang-like shapes are positioned at the upper left, connected to a central blue triangular shape. Across from them, red shapes that look like guitar picks are on the right, some larger and others smaller. Thin metal rods connect the shapes and allow movement, as the whole thing is hung from a central point above the blue shape. It is suspended against a white background.

Model for East Building Mobile

Alexander Calder

1972

Aluminum, wire, and paint  Accession ID  1975.114.1

On View: East Building Tower Level, Gallery E606
The sculpture depicts an abstract form with a thin, sharp triangular shape of black metal. There is a small circle cut out at the center of the triangle, and a thin shape protrudes from the center and rests on the ground, allowing the sculpture to stand up. A small, flat, round panel appears to hang from the bottom of the triangle. A thin, arching rod extends outward from the base to the left, leading to a small, red circular element at the end. The sculpture is mounted on a white display shelf.

Calderberry

Alexander Calder

c. 1946

Sheet metal and paint  Accession ID  2015.19.3781

On View: East Building Tower Level, Gallery E606
The sculpture depicts a stylized representation of a bull. It is made from a sheet material shaped into a minimalist form. The sculpture is primarily red with white horns. Beneath the body are four black shapes with white tips. The design features bold colors and a modern appearance against a gray background.

La vache

Alexander Calder

1970

Sheet metal and paint  Accession ID  1991.7.7

On View: East Building Tower Level, Gallery E606

13 Leaves

Alexander Calder

1967

Sheet metal, wire, and paint  Accession ID  2015.19.3930

On View: East Building Tower Level, Gallery E606
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Birdsong (Vogelgesang)

Alexander Calder

c. 1930

Brass wire  Accession ID  2017.124.3

On View: East Building Tower Level, Gallery E606

Black Camel with Blue Head and Red Tongue

Alexander Calder

1971

Sheet metal and paint  Accession ID  1991.7.13

On View: East Building Tower Level, Gallery E606
The sculpture is made of thin black wire and depicts the abstract outline of a cow. The wire is skillfully twisted and looped to outline the cow's anatomy, including its head, with ears and a nose, two long horns, an udder that hangs down towards the ground, and curled wire for its legs. The head of the cow faces the right. Behind the cow, on the ground to the left, is a small pile of twisted wire that resembles a pile of feces.

Cow

Alexander Calder

1929

Brass and copper wire  Accession ID  1996.120.11

On View: East Building Tower Level, Gallery E606
The sculpture features an abstract design with two primary components that curve and undulate. It is crafted from a material that resembles metal and is painted in vibrant hues of red and blue. The red base of the sculpture twists upward and transitions into a blue section that further twists into an elevated, pointed form. Adjacent to this is another flat, blue segment atop the structure, which is painted with alternating black stripes and has two cut-out oval shapes. The colors are bold and distinct, with the red section grounding the sculpture and the blue section adding a dynamic, fluid aspect.

Crinkly Worm

Alexander Calder

1971

Sheet metal and paint  Accession ID  1991.7.10

On View: East Building Tower Level, Gallery E606
The sculpture features abstract forms combining circular and triangular shapes in a dynamic arrangement. It is made from black metal, giving it a sleek appearance. The sculpture consists of sharp angles and pointed edges, standing on three legs, with two circular elements protruding from one side. It has an asymmetrical form and appears to balance delicately despite its seemingly unstable shape, creating an engaging and visually interesting piece against a white background.

Maquette for "Deux Discs I"

Alexander Calder

c. 1965

Sheet metal and paint  Accession ID  2016.23.21

On View: East Building Tower Level, Gallery E606

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