Odd Man Out 1969

"Odd Man Out" (1969) is a gouache on paper by the American artist Alexander Calder (1898-1976). The work depicts four stylized figures in black against a white background, with a red stylized sun in the upper right. The figures are simplified in form and animated through their gestures, creating a sense of movement and playful energy. Calder is best known for his mobiles, but he also created a variety of other works, including gouaches, prints, and sculptures. The bold black and red colors and the simplified forms are characteristic of Calder's artistic style and often are seen as reminiscent of his circus performers.