Népal 1973

Alexander Calder's "Népal" from 1973 is a bold, abstract representation of a mountainous landscape. It is characterized by simplified geometric shapes, primarily triangles, arranged to create a sense of depth and volume. The vibrant colors, including red, blue, yellow, and white, are applied with a flatness that is characteristic of Calder's style, often referred to as "mobile sculpture" or "wire sculpture". This gouache on paper painting exemplifies Calder's artistic approach, where he explored the interplay of color and form to evoke the essence of a scene rather than a literal depiction.