Alexander Calder design sketch for Long red wire, circa 1950

Physical Details: Drawing : 1 sheet : graphite ; 28 x 21.5.

Creator: Alexander Calder (1898-1976), artist

Description: Design sketch for one of Calder's stabile sculptures. Various parts are labeled in handwritten notes with the colors Calder intends to use: w.; black; blue; r.
He also notes dimensions: 4' 6" long.
Written beneath design: "Long red wire"; 700.

Forms part of: Institute of Contemporary Arts records, 1927-circa 1985, bulk 1947-1967

Rights Statement: Current copyright status is undetermined

Citation: Alexander Calder design sketch for Long red wire, circa 1950. Institute of Contemporary Arts records, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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Digital ID: 14875

Subjects:

• Sculpture, American

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