Pluie en Islande 1965

"Pluie en Islande" (Rain in Iceland) is a 1965 work by American sculptor Alexander Calder. While best known for his mobiles, Calder also explored painting and drawing. This gouache work is a simplified, gestural depiction of figures with a sky of blue and red rain above them. The artist's signature and the date appear in the lower right corner, a common practice in Calder's later works. This playful use of colour and line exemplifies Calder's distinct style and playful approach to artistic expression.