The Empty Head 1969

"The Empty Head" is a 1969 gouache on paper work by Alexander Calder (1898-1976) that features two simple, abstract figures with large, expressive heads and striped bodies. The figures are painted in bold colors, reminiscent of Calder's more iconic sculptures. This work can be seen as a playful exploration of form and color, characteristic of Calder's artistic style. The whimsical and abstract nature of the figures, coupled with their seemingly empty expressions, invites viewers to contemplate the nature of human perception and the complexities of the human condition.