The artwork titled “HORSE” was created by artist Alexander Calder in 1928. Although incorrectly categorized under Expressionism, Calder’s work more fittingly aligns with a modern and abstract approach; his style is often associated with kinetic art and mobiles. The genre of this piece is sculpture.
This sculpture is a simplistic but evocative representation of a horse made with wire, which allows Calder to play with the idea of form and space. The image shows that the sculpture is constructed with a series of curved and straight metal lines that outline the shape of a horse. There is a sense of motion and fluidity in the depiction, even though the sculpture itself is stationary. The use of empty space within the outline of the horse’s body suggests its form without the need for solid surfaces, demonstrating Calder’s innovative approach to sculpture. The piece stands on a flat base, giving the delicate structure stability and grounding the otherwise ethereal form.
