Red Sun, Red Water 1969

"Red Sun, Red Water" is a 1969 gouache on paper artwork by Alexander Calder, known for his mobiles and abstract sculptures. The piece features a bold, simplified visual language with a red sun and a red band of "water" at the bottom. Black circles and a star-like shape add depth and contrast to the composition, emphasizing the abstract, geometric forms characteristic of Calder's style. The artwork showcases Calder's experimentation with color and line, while the minimal and playful approach invites viewers to interpret its abstract imagery.