Balloons 1963

"Balloons" is a 1963 gouache on paper work by American sculptor Alexander Calder (1898–1976). The work is a signature example of Calder's abstract style, known for its use of vibrant color and simplified forms. Here, we see a cluster of "balloons", rendered as abstract shapes, each with a simple, outlined form and a bright color palette of red, yellow, and blue. The artist's signature and date are in the bottom right corner.