Spotted Orb and Pyramids 1956

"Spotted Orb and Pyramids" is a gouache painting by Alexander Calder, created in 1956. The work features a bold, graphic style typical of Calder's artistic output. The composition consists of geometric shapes—circles and triangles—rendered in a limited color palette of black, white, red, green, and yellow, which creates a sense of dynamism and energy. The playful arrangement of these forms reflects Calder's exploration of abstract composition and his interest in the interplay of color and shape. The artist's signature, "Calder '56," is included in the lower right corner of the work.