Alexander Calder, Mama Citron et Un Patriote Lithographe (Aunt Lemon, or Patriot's Lithograph)

Lithograph, 1975

Publisher: Maeght Editeur (Paris)

Printer: Imprimerie Arte (Paris)

38.00 cm × 56.50 cm (sheet size)

Unsigned

Certificate of authenticity included

Condition: Excellent

Featured in the magazine "Derrière le Miroir"

This artwork is held by our partner gallery in France. While it is considered to be in good condition by local (French) standards, please be aware that criteria for assessing the condition of vintage items may differ between France and Japan. We ask that you consider purchasing this item only after acknowledging any signs of age-related wear and tear typical of vintage items (e.g., stains, discoloration, folds, creases, fading). Please note that we have not physically inspected the item. The artwork is currently stored in France, and delivery may take over two weeks after your order is placed. Due to the nature of the artwork, returns after purchase cannot be accepted.

About the artwork

Mama Citron et Un Patriote Lithographe is a lithograph that strongly reflects Alexander Calder's playful creative spirit.

This work depicts two grotesque and humorous figures with their arms raised high.

Composed of simple lines and vibrant colors, their appearance conveys Calder's characteristic lighthearted spontaneity and a certain theatrical vitality.

At first glance, it has the freedom of a child's scribble, but behind it lies the exquisite balance of line and space that Calder pursued for many years.

As a sculptor who created movement in space, Calder also gave rhythm to lines themselves in his two-dimensional works.

Even though the figures in this work are static, they possess a dynamism that makes them seem as if they are about to dance.

For Calder, humor was not merely decoration but the essence of form.

His art's great appeal lies in his ability to express the energy of life through free and flowing lines, without becoming heavy or obscure.

This work, characteristic of those created for "Derrière le Miroir," is a captivating piece that condenses Calder's spontaneity, lightness, and poetic humor.