UNTITLED [MAQUETTE] 1939

Alexander Calder’s 1939 "UNTITLED [MAQUETTE]" is a black, abstract sculpture composed of sheet metal. It is a prime example of the artist's iconic style of "mobiles" and "stabiles." "Mobiles" are kinetic sculptures that move, while "stabiles" are stationary sculptures. This maquette, a small-scale model for a larger work, exhibits the artist's characteristic use of simple, geometric shapes that create a sense of balance and movement. Calder's work, influenced by Cubism and Constructivism, is known for its dynamic interplay of form and space.