Gallows and Lollipops Artist: Alexander Calder (American, 1898–1976)

1960

American Paintings and Sculpture

On view, 1st floor, Sculpture Garden
Medium

Painted steel

Dimensions

231 × 158 in. (586.7 × 401.3 cm)

Credit Line

Anonymous gift

Accession Number

1975.123

Culture
Period

20th century

Classification
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Bibliography
  • American Art: Selections from the Yale University Art Gallery (New Haven, Conn.: Yale University Art Gallery, 2023), 250–51, no. 119, ill
Object copyright
Additional information

Object/Work type

abstract (general art genre), nonrepresentational art

Subject

rhythm shapes

Signed

Signed and dated on one leg in relief: "CA / 60"

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