Alexander Calder design sketch for Varicolored flock, circa 1950

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

Creator: Alexander Calder (1898-1976), artist

Description: Design sketch for a mobile by Calder.
Various parts are labeled in handwritten notes with the colors Calder intends to use.
Handwritten notes also give the measurements: 3' 6" x 4' 6" to 5'. Written beneath the design: "Varicolored flock"; 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 Varicolored flock, circa 1950. Institute of Contemporary Arts records, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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Digital ID: 14876

Subjects:

• Sculpture, American

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