A R
7.0 x 13.0 cm
The Alexander Milne Calder was a renowned Scottish American sculptor, best known for his architectural sculpture of Philadelphia City Hall. One of his notable works is the painting "A R", a metal piece featuring the letter A, made from silver material. This artwork is currently housed at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in the United States.
The Artist and His Style
Alexander Milne Calder was born in Aberdeen, Scotland in 1846 and later moved to the United States, where he studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. His style is characterized by his attention to detail and his ability to create intricate designs. The "A R" painting is a testament to his skill as a sculptor and his ability to work with different materials.Notable Works
Some of Alexander Milne Calder's notable works include:- The Acrobats, a plaster sculpture housed at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Gwenfritz, an iron sculpture also housed at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Tache Bleu, a tapestry measuring 103 x 152 cm, housed at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Alexander Calder (1898 – 1976)
Alexander Stirling Calder (Philadelphia, 11 januari 1870 - 7 januari 1945) was een Amerikaans beeldhouwer. Calder was de zoon van beeldhouwer Alexander Milne Calder en de vader van Alexander Calder. Calder werkte voor het eerst als beeldhouwer toen hij zijn vader assisteerde in het produceren van het uitgebreide beeldhouwwerkprogramma aan de Philadelphia City Hall
Over dit kunstwerk
- Titel: A R
- Kunstenaar: Alexander Calder
- Oorspronkelijke afmetingen: 7.0 x 13.0 cm
- Formaat: Landscape
- Auteursrechtelijke status: Onder auteursrechtelijke bescherming
- Kleurenpalet: Dark
- Waargenomen helderheid: deep_shadow