The sculpture “Frank Crowninshield” by Alexander Calder, created in 1928, is associated with the Expressionism movement. The piece is a sculptural representation that belongs to the genre of sculpture.
This artwork is a three-dimensional portrait composed of wire, demonstrating Calder’s ability to create a sense of volume and character with minimal material. The sculpture captures Crowninshield’s features with a series of continuous lines that define the outline of his face, including the eyes, nose, mouth, and the contour of the head. The wires are twisted and looped to suggest the individual characteristics and expression of the subject, conveying personality and a likeness with an economy of form. With its sparse use of material and abstract quality, this piece exemplifies Calder’s innovative approach to sculpture, moving away from the traditional solidity and mass associated with the medium to explore line and space with playful and expressive results.
