{"product_id":"spiral-composition-alexander-calder","title":"Spiral Composition - Alexander Calder","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dynamic gouache painting by Alexander Calder featuring a central spiral motif and bold primary colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlexander Calder, known primarily for his kinetic sculptures and mobiles, produced a significant body of two-dimensional work throughout his career. This piece, executed in gouache, demonstrates his characteristic approach to colour and form. The composition is dominated by a central spiral, a recurring motif in his visual vocabulary, which suggests movement and cosmic energy. The circular form is surrounded by concentric bands of orange and red, creating a sense of radiation or expansion against the blue background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo the left, a large, crescent-like yellow shape provides a strong vertical counterpoint to the circular centre. This form is punctuated by dark, irregular spots, which add a rhythmic quality to the surface. The application of paint is direct and unadorned, allowing the paper texture to remain visible in certain areas. The contrast between the primary colours—yellow, red, and blue—is typical of Calder's later works on paper, where he often explored the interaction of geometric shapes and organic lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Calder is often associated with the physical balance of his mobiles, his paintings and drawings reveal a similar preoccupation with equilibrium. The placement of the dark circles in the upper right corner balances the weight of the yellow crescent, ensuring the composition remains stable despite the dynamic nature of the spiral. This work reflects his ability to distil complex ideas into simple, graphic elements. It is a clear example of his late-career style, where he embraced a more spontaneous and expressive application of medium. The work retains a sense of playfulness, a quality that defines much of his output, while maintaining a rigorous structural logic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/the-snail-henri-matisse\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Snail by Henri Matisse\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/untitled-abstraction-viii-josef-albers-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUntitled Abstraction VIII by Josef Albers\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alexander Calder","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59138871165263,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59138915664207,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59138915696975,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59138915729743,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59138915762511,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Spiral-Composition_Poster_CompositorV1_1792121133391.jpg?v=1792202902","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/spiral-composition-alexander-calder","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}