HERCULES AND LION 1928

"Hercules and Lion" is a 1928 wire sculpture by Alexander Calder. Created in a minimalist style, the work depicts the Greek hero Hercules grappling with the Nemean Lion. Calder’s signature use of wire, here forming a continuous line, captures the dynamic energy of the struggle. This work is a prime example of Calder's early experiments with abstract forms and movement.