Porträtt av Alexander Calder

De 98 mest kända målningarna av Alexander Calder, ett galleriselektion

Uppdaterad oktober 2026 · rangordnad efter vår popularitetspoäng (sökningar, besök och beställningar för varje verk) · 98 verk av Alexander Calder i vår katalog

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Av alla originalverk som Alexander Calder lämnade efter sig är det mest kända Untitled, i samlingen hos Biennale Internazionale dell'Antiquariato di Firenze, Florens. Tätt efter följer Mobile (1932) och Romulus and Remus (1928). Vår katalog innehåller 98 verk av Alexander Calder; galleriet har bevarat de 98 som världen beundrar mest, var och en presenterad med sitt datum, sitt museum och sin historia.

1898 – 1976, Aberdeen Abstract expressionism Flest verk: Biennale Internazionale dell'Antiquariato di Firenze

Alexander Calders 10 främsta målningar: galleriets utvalda verk

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Romulus and Remus (1928) av Alexander Calder

Romulus and Remus

Alexander Milne Calder's "Romulus and Remus," crafted in 1928, isn’t merely a sculpture; it’s a distilled essence of myth rendered in delicate wire. This piece, a testament to the artist’s pioneering approach to three-dimensional form, transcends its subject matter – the legendary founders of Rome – to become a profound meditation on beginnings, brotherhood, and the very act of creation itself. Calder, deeply influenced by Constructivism and early Modernism, sought…

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Red Lily Pads (Nénuphars rouges) (1956) av Alexander Calder

Red Lily Pads (Nénuphars rouges)

1956 · Acrylic · Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York

Alexander Milne Calder's "Red Lily Pads (Nénuphars rouges)" isn’t merely a depiction of a serene pond; it’s an invitation to lose oneself in the delicate balance of form, color, and movement. Created in 1956, this captivating sculpture – captured through a masterful photograph – embodies Calder's signature approach: embracing chance and celebrating the ephemeral beauty of nature within a distinctly modern aesthetic. The piece resides within a contemporary architectural space,…

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Black Sun (1953) av Alexander Calder

Black Sun

1953 · Acrylic On Canvas · Tate Britain, London

Alexander Milne Calder's "Black Sun," painted in 1953, isn’t merely a depiction of abstract forms; it’s an invitation to contemplate the interplay between chaos and order, darkness and light. Born in Aberdeen, Scotland, and later establishing himself as a pivotal figure in American sculpture alongside his son Alexander Stirling Calder and grandson Alexander ‘Sandy’ Calder, Milne Calder possessed a singular vision – one that sought to capture dynamic movement and…

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Colored Spots (1970) av Alexander Calder

Colored Spots

1970 · Gouache

In Colored Spots, created in 1970, we encounter a moment of pure rhythmic energy. This gouache work moves away from the heavy permanence of sculpture to explore the lightness of color and shape. The composition is defined by a series of circles, varying in scale, that appear to drift across the surface. There is a specific tension in how these forms are placed; they do not sit static but seem…

Urvalet av Alexander Calder fortsätter, 11 till 98

11Calder's Circus (1931) av Alexander CalderCalder's Circus1931 · Whitney Museum of American Art 12Rött Sol (1968) av Alexander CalderRött Sol1968 · Des Moines Art Center 13Lobster Trap and Fish Tail (1939) av Alexander CalderLobster Trap and Fish Tail1939 · MoMA - Museum of Modern Art 14Violin (1960) av Alexander CalderViolin1960 15Untitled (400) av Alexander CalderUntitled (400) 16Untitled (2) av Alexander CalderUntitled (2) 17Untitled (362) av Alexander CalderUntitled (362) 18Sculpture in montreal av Alexander CalderSculpture in montreal 19Untitled (1937) av Alexander CalderUntitled1937 20Untitled (1948) av Alexander CalderUntitled1948 · The Phillips Collection 21Three Fingers (1944) av Alexander CalderThree Fingers1944 22The Antlers (1944) av Alexander CalderThe Antlers1944 23The Vine (1944) av Alexander CalderThe Vine1944 24The Fawn (1944) av Alexander CalderThe Fawn1944 25The Racket (1944) av Alexander CalderThe Racket1944 26The Flower (1944) av Alexander CalderThe Flower1944 27Yellow Tights (1945) av Alexander CalderYellow Tights1945 28Spiral Composition (1946) av Alexander CalderSpiral Composition1946 29Four Fish in Water (1947) av Alexander CalderFour Fish in Water1947 30The Acrobats (1944) av Alexander CalderThe Acrobats1944 31"Calder #1" Textile (Model No. 1-145) (1949) av Alexander Calder"Calder #1" Textile (Model No. 1-145)1949 · Metropolitan Museum of Art 32Antennae with Red and Blue Dots (1953) av Alexander CalderAntennae with Red and Blue Dots1953 33Reef Fringe (1953) av Alexander CalderReef Fringe1953 34Black Widow (1959) av Alexander CalderBlack Widow1959 35Chevrons Noir sur Rouge et Jaune (1960) av Alexander CalderChevrons Noir sur Rouge et Jaune1960 36Saucers (1965) av Alexander CalderSaucers1965 377 Circles Abstract (1966) av Alexander Calder7 Circles Abstract1966 38Grid with Symbols (1966) av Alexander CalderGrid with Symbols1966 39Like Two Discs Sculpture (1962) av Alexander CalderLike Two Discs Sculpture1962 40A R av Alexander CalderA R 41Red, Blue and Black Balls on a Yellow Ground (1967) av Alexander CalderRed, Blue and Black Balls on a Yellow Ground1967 · Dallas Museum of Art 42Untitled (1968) av Alexander CalderUntitled1968 · Buffalo AKG Art Museum 43Across the Orange Moons (1967) av Alexander CalderAcross the Orange Moons1967 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 44Model for Nenuphar (1968) av Alexander CalderModel for Nenuphar1968 45Nenuphar (1968) av Alexander CalderNenuphar1968 46Gwenfritz (1968) av Alexander CalderGwenfritz1968 47Across the Orange Moons (1967) av Alexander CalderAcross the Orange Moons1967 48Pryamids and Clouds (1970) av Alexander CalderPryamids and Clouds1970 49Maquette for Flamingo (1972) av Alexander CalderMaquette for Flamingo1972 50Spiral (1970) av Alexander CalderSpiral1970 51The Big Wheel (1970) av Alexander CalderThe Big Wheel1970 52Yellow, Red, Blue Flowers (1970) av Alexander CalderYellow, Red, Blue Flowers1970 53Tableau Noir (1970) av Alexander CalderTableau Noir1970 54Pyramids (1975) av Alexander CalderPyramids1975 55Crosshatch av Alexander CalderCrosshatch 56Fish at Sunrise (1974) av Alexander CalderFish at Sunrise1974 57Red Polygons av Alexander CalderRed PolygonsThe Phillips Collection 58Untitled (665) av Alexander CalderUntitled (665) 59Untitled (226) av Alexander CalderUntitled (226) 60Untitled (728) av Alexander CalderUntitled (728) 61Untitled (3) av Alexander CalderUntitled (3)New York Historical Society 62Untitled (227) av Alexander CalderUntitled (227) 63Untitled (230) av Alexander CalderUntitled (230) 64Untitled (391) av Alexander CalderUntitled (391) 65Untitled (208) av Alexander CalderUntitled (208) 66Untitled (121) av Alexander CalderUntitled (121) 67Untitled (778) av Alexander CalderUntitled (778) 68Untitled (527) av Alexander CalderUntitled (527) 69Untitled (4) av Alexander CalderUntitled (4) 70Untitled (890) av Alexander CalderUntitled (890) 71Untitled (647) av Alexander CalderUntitled (647) 72Untitled (282) av Alexander CalderUntitled (282) 73Untitled (318) av Alexander CalderUntitled (318) 74Flamingo av Alexander CalderFlamingo 75Untitled, (1976) av Alexander CalderUntitled, (1976) 76Untitled (5) av Alexander CalderUntitled (5) 77Hair Comb av Alexander CalderHair Comb 78Untitled (210) av Alexander CalderUntitled (210) 79Untitled (937) av Alexander CalderUntitled (937) 80Untitled (571) av Alexander CalderUntitled (571) 81Winter Landscape av Alexander CalderWinter Landscape 82Untitled av Alexander CalderUntitled 83The Boston Society of Architects av Alexander CalderThe Boston Society of Architects 84Red, Yellow, Blue av Alexander CalderRed, Yellow, Blue 85Baluster av Alexander CalderBaluster 86Pin av Alexander CalderPin 87Boney av Alexander CalderBoney 88Four wings, (1972) av Alexander CalderFour wings, (1972) 89Necklace av Alexander CalderNecklace 90Smoke Rings av Alexander CalderSmoke Rings 91Untitled (6) av Alexander CalderUntitled (6) 92Bracelet av Alexander CalderBracelet 93Trois Spirales av Alexander CalderTrois Spirales 94On Yellow av Alexander CalderOn Yellow 95Nemo av Alexander CalderNemoBiennale Internazionale dell'Antiquariato di Firenze 96Red, Yelloe and Blue Gongs av Alexander CalderRed, Yelloe and Blue GongsCa' Pesaro - International Gallery of Modern Art 97Tache Bleu av Alexander CalderTache Bleu 98Red Mobile av Alexander CalderRed MobileGalleria Civica di Arte Moderna e Contemporanea Torino

Alexander Calders berömda målningar, period för period

Motiven som fångade Alexander Calders blick

De fyra motiv som återkommer oftast i dessa originalverk, var och ett med sitt främsta exempel.

Museerna som förvarar Alexander Calders originalverk

De 8 museer som innehar flest av målningarna på denna sida.

Museum Stad Verk av Alexander Calder Målningar från denna lista
Biennale Internazionale dell'Antiquariato di Firenze, FlorensBiennale Internazionale dell'Antiquariato di Firenze Florens 2 Untitled, Nemo
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New YorkSolomon R. Guggenheim Museum New York 2 Romulus and Remus, Red Lily Pads (Nénuphars rouges)
The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C.The Phillips Collection Washington, D.C. 2 Untitled, Red Polygons
Tate Britain, LondonTate Britain London 1 Black Sun
Whitney Museum of American Art, New YorkWhitney Museum of American Art New York 1 Calder's Circus
Des Moines Art Center, Des MoinesDes Moines Art Center Des Moines 1 Rött Sol
MoMA - Museum of Modern Art, New YorkMoMA - Museum of Modern Art New York 1 Lobster Trap and Fish Tail
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New YorkMetropolitan Museum of Art New York 1 "Calder #1" Textile (Model No. 1-145)

Alexander Calder decennium för decennium: originalen som definierar varje era

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Samlarfrågor om Alexander Calders målningar

Vilket verk är Alexander Calder mest känd för?Visa svaret

Untitled, Biennale Internazionale dell'Antiquariato di Firenze, Florens. Mobile (1932) och Romulus and Remus (1928) följer efter.

Vilka är de tio mest kända målningarna av Alexander Calder?Visa svaret

Untitled, Mobile, Romulus and Remus, Abstraction, Red Lily Pads (Nénuphars rouges), Orange and Black Composition, Puppet Man, Slanting Red Nose, Black Sun och Colored Spots. Rankingen ovan visar varje verks årtal och museum.

Hur många målningar lämnade Alexander Calder efter sig?Visa svaret

Vår katalog innehåller 98 verk av Alexander Calder, daterade från 1928 till 1975.

I vilka museer hänger Alexander Calders mästerverk?Visa svaret

Främst i Biennale Internazionale dell'Antiquariato di Firenze (Florens), Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (New York) och The Phillips Collection (Washington, D.C.). Museitabellen ovan listar alla.

Under vilka år målade Alexander Calder sina mest kända verk?Visa svaret

Under 1960s: 17 av de 98 verk som finns på denna sida skapades då, varav Abstraction.

Vilka är de första och sista kända originalverken av Alexander Calder?Visa svaret

På den här sidan är det tidigaste Romulus and Remus (1928) och det senaste Pyramids (1975).

Vilka motiv valde Alexander Calder oftast?Visa svaret

Sculpture (6), Geometric (5) och Geometric design (5), fördelat på 98 verk på denna sida.

Vilken teknik använde Alexander Calder mest?Visa svaret

Acrylic On Canvas, för 4 av de 98 verk som finns på denna sida.

Vilken konstinriktning tillhör Alexander Calder?Visa svaret

Abstract expressionism, om man dömer efter originalen på denna sida.

Vilka verk av Alexander Calder finns utställda på Biennale Internazionale dell'Antiquariato di Firenze?Visa svaret

Untitled och Nemo: Biennale Internazionale dell'Antiquariato di Firenze, Florens har 2 av verken på denna sida.

Alexander Calder: liv och verk

Introduction to Alexander Milne Calder

Alexander Milne Calder (MILL-nee) was a Scottish American sculptor born in Aberdeen, Scotland on August 23, 1846. He is best known for his architectural sculpture of Philadelphia City Hall and both his son, Alexander Stirling Calder, and grandson, Alexander ‘sandy’ Calder, became significant sculptors in the 20th century.

Early Life and Education

Calder was born into a family steeped in artistic tradition. His father, Alexander Stirling Calder, was also a sculptor, and his grandfather, Alexander Milne Calder, had immigrated to Philadelphia in 1868 and is renowned for the colossal statue of William Penn atop Philadelphia City Hall’s tower. Calder attended the Royal Academy in Edinburgh and studied with John Rhind, honing his skills in stone carving from a young age. He traveled extensively, immersing himself in Parisian artistic circles and gaining inspiration from Impressionism and Symbolism. His formal education included studies at South Kensington School and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts where he learned alongside Thomas Eakins, absorbing techniques and perspectives that would inform his later work.

Career Highlights

Calder’s breakthrough came with his commission for Philadelphia City Hall in 1872. Recognizing the immense challenge posed by creating over 250 pieces of marble and bronze—a project spanning two decades—he assembled a dedicated team to realize his vision. This monumental undertaking cemented his reputation as an architectural sculptor, demonstrating unparalleled precision and artistic ambition. He continued to sculpt for many years after City Hall, producing works that celebrated both grandeur and subtlety. Calder’s son, Alexander Stirling Calder, followed in his father's footsteps, becoming a prominent sculptor himself, and his grandson, Alexander ‘sandy’ Calder, further expanded the family legacy within the realm of modern art.

Legacy and Influence

Calder’s sculptures stand as testaments to his unwavering commitment to artistic innovation. His mobiles—kinetic sculptures incorporating suspended metal discs—revolutionized sculpture in the mid-20th century, introducing a dynamic element previously absent from traditional forms. Calder's work profoundly impacted subsequent generations of artists, establishing him as a pivotal figure in the history of abstraction and influencing movements like Surrealism. Today, his creations reside in museums worldwide, ensuring that his artistic vision continues to inspire awe and contemplation.

Notable Works

Some of Alexander Milne Calder’s most celebrated pieces include:
  • Philadelphia City Hall: A commission that demanded meticulous planning and execution, resulting in a breathtaking architectural sculpture featuring 250 bronze and marble elements.
  • William Penn Statue: Standing atop Philadelphia City Hall's tower, this monumental statue embodies the spirit of American idealism and commemorates Pennsylvania’s founding father.
  • Indian Figure: Calder’s sculptural exploration of indigenous culture reflects his fascination with natural forms and geometric abstraction.
  • South Portal and West Portal: Illuminated with colored lights, these portals within City Hall showcase Calder's masterful attention to detail and his ability to transform architectural spaces into immersive artistic experiences.