CLOWN WITH HOOP 1931

alexandercalder

amateur sketch

imaginative character sketch

light pencil work

thin stroke sketch

incomplete sketchy

idea generation sketch

ink drawing experimentation

sketch

line

sketchbook drawing

fantasy sketch

initial sketch

"Clown with Hoop" is a 1931 drawing by Alexander Calder, a renowned American sculptor and artist best known for his mobiles and wire sculptures. The drawing depicts a simplified, almost cartoonish clown, leaping with outstretched arms towards a large hoop. The use of line and contour, characteristic of Calder's work, conveys a sense of movement and whimsy. Two smaller figures resembling dogs add to the dynamic composition. This drawing exemplifies Calder's playful and expressive style, reflecting his fascination with circus performers and the dynamism of movement.