Glacier with Colored Petals
Date: 1971
Dimensions: 67 x 97 in, 170 x 246 cm
Material: Hand-woven wool tapestry
Manufacture: Atelier Pinton, Aubusson, France
Edition: Artist proof (EXA)
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Alexander Calder “Glacier with Colored Petals” tapestry
Created in 1971, Glacier with Colored Petals is a remarkable example of Alexander Calder’s exploration of abstraction through the medium of tapestry. Bold organic forms in vivid primary colors appear to float across a dynamic black-and-white field animated by flowing linear patterns, creating a composition that conveys rhythm, movement, and visual energy.
Handwoven in wool by Atelier Pinton in Aubusson, France, this exceptional tapestry is an artist’s proof (EXA), reflecting Calder’s close collaboration with one of the most prestigious weaving workshops of the twentieth century. Woven using premium Australian wool dyed to the artist’s specifications, the tapestry translates Calder’s graphic language into a richly textured textile, where subtle variations in weave enhance depth and reinforce the illusion of movement. As an artist’s proof, it represents an especially significant example of Calder’s contribution to the revival of modern tapestry.
Detailed information
Alexander Calder “Glacier with Colored Petals” tapestry
Created in 1971, Glacier with Colored Petals is a remarkable example of Alexander Calder’s exploration of abstraction through the medium of tapestry. Bold organic forms in vivid primary colors appear to float across a dynamic black-and-white field animated by flowing linear patterns, creating a composition that conveys rhythm, movement, and visual energy.
Handwoven in wool by Atelier Pinton in Aubusson, France, this exceptional tapestry is an artist’s proof (EXA), reflecting Calder’s close collaboration with one of the most prestigious weaving workshops of the twentieth century. Woven using premium Australian wool dyed to the artist’s specifications, the tapestry translates Calder’s graphic language into a richly textured textile, where subtle variations in weave enhance depth and reinforce the illusion of movement. As an artist’s proof, it represents an especially significant example of Calder’s contribution to the revival of modern tapestry.
