Projet pour un stabile 1969

"Projet pour un stabile" is a 1969 design for a stabile, a type of free-standing sculpture, by American artist Alexander Calder (1898-1976). Calder was known for his abstract sculptures that moved in the wind, called mobiles, and his static sculptures, stabiles. This design, rendered in gouache, features a vibrant arrangement of bold geometric forms in black, red, yellow, blue and orange, set against a white background. The work is characterized by Calder's signature use of bright colors, bold lines, and dynamic shapes. Calder was a pioneer of abstract art, and his work is celebrated for its playful aesthetic and his innovative use of materials and forms.