Black Man 1969

"Black Man" (1969), a bold and colorful lithograph by renowned American sculptor Alexander Calder (1898-1976), showcases a stylized, mask-like face set against a white background. The face, depicted in stark black, is framed by a vibrant halo of radiating, organic forms in red, yellow, and blue, evoking a sense of movement and energy. Calder's use of flat colors and simplified shapes is characteristic of his later work, known as "Circonstances" and drawing inspiration from diverse sources, including African art and circus imagery.