The artwork titled “Puppet Man” was created by artist Alexander Calder in 1960. It is a work of lithography, a printmaking technique, and falls under the Abstract Art movement. The piece has dimensions of 103.2 x 42.9 cm and belongs to the abstract genre.
“Puppet Man” is a vibrant, abstract lithograph that features a whimsical figure which appears to be a stylized, anthropomorphic character. This figure has a large, round head with a yellow face and spiral patterns for eyes, giving it a playful and surreal appearance. The ears are simplified forms, with one ear angled away from the head, as if twisting. The body is depicted with black and white horizontal stripes, reminiscent of a traditional puppet’s clothing. The figure’s arms and hands are rendered with black lines and bright yellow highlights, while the legs are divided into bold blocks of color – one blue and one red – ending in flat, blue feet. The overall effect is one of joy and playfulness, characteristic of Calder’s oeuvre, which often explored the boundaries between abstraction and figuration through dynamic shapes and vivid colors.
