The artwork, titled “UNTITLED,” was created by Alexander Calder in 1959. This piece falls under the broader categories of Surrealism and Expressionism within the art movement and is considered figurative in genre.
The artwork presents an intriguing and thought-provoking visual experience. Dominated by a bold contrast of color, the canvas is split with a vivid yellow on the left transitioning into a dense, shadowy black on the right. Among these contrasting backgrounds stands a peculiar, skeletal, humanoid figure depicted in stark white, seemingly emerging from the darker side of the artwork. The figure is drawn with exaggerated, surrealistic features, conveying an expression of astonishment or alarm. On the opposing, brighter side, abstract forms in red, yellow, and green float and add dynamic tension to the composition. The juxtaposition of colors and forms imbues the artwork with a potent sense of drama and unease, characteristic of the Surrealist and Expressionist movements.
