“Untitled (Monkey)” is a piece of artwork by Alexander Calder, created in 1925. It is an animal painting associated with the Expressionism movement. The painting demonstrates Calder’s expressionist style through its depiction of a monkey.
The image shows a stylized and somewhat abstract representation of a monkey, fashioned from what appears to be simple black shapes on a light background. The strokes are confident and fluid, leaving much to the viewer’s interpretation. The figure of the monkey is not highly detailed but captures the essence of the animal’s form with a few well-placed lines and shapes. The simplicity of the composition is typical of Calder’s approach to creating an immediate and emotive impression.
