Aztec Josephine Baker 1930

"Aztec Josephine Baker" is a wire sculpture by Alexander Calder, created in 1930. Calder was known for his abstract, mobile sculptures, and this piece is an example of his early experimentation with wire. The piece depicts a stylized female figure, potentially inspired by the famous performer Josephine Baker, with a simplified, almost cartoonish aesthetic. This early work demonstrates Calder’s interest in capturing movement and form through simplified lines and geometric shapes.