The artwork “Pyramids and Clouds” by Alexander Calder dates back to 1970 and is a lithograph. As a part of the Abstract Art movement, it measures 29 x 43 cm and falls into the genre of abstract art.
In the lithograph, there is an array of geometric shapes primarily consisting of triangles and polygons with a background that seems to depict clouds in the upper part. These shapes are filled with bright, flat colors such as orange, red, blue, and yellow, contrasted with white and black. The shapes overlap and are arranged in a manner suggesting a sort of dynamic interplay, giving an impression of movement or perhaps a three-dimensional layering. The background consisting of cloud-like lines adds an element of depth and contrasts with the stark geometry of the shapes. The linework is bold and definitive, which is characteristic of Calder’s abstract compositions. The signature of the artist is visible, confirming its authenticity.
