The Big I

Alexander Calder, The Big I, 1944, etching and softground etching on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase, 1980.11
Alexander Calder, The Big I, 1944, etching and softground etching on paper, plate: 6 7⁄8 x 8 7⁄8 in. (17.6 x 22.6 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase, 1980.11

Artwork Details

Title
The Big I
Artist
Date
1944
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
plate: 6 7⁄8 x 8 7⁄8 in. (17.6 x 22.6 cm)
Credit Line
Museum purchase
Mediums Description
etching and softground etching on paper
Classifications
Subjects
  • Abstract
Object Number
1980.11
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1980.11

Works by this artist (29 items)

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Alexander Calder, Gwenfritz, ca. 1968, iron, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation, 1969.116
Gwenfritz
Artist
Dateca. 1968
iron
On view
Alexander Calder, Maquette for Flamingo, 1972, riveted and painted aluminum, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the General Services Administration, 1980.49.3
Maquette for Flamingo
Artist
Date1972
riveted and painted aluminum
On view
Alexander Calder, The Antlers, 1944, plaster, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Alexander Calder, 1971.359
The Antlers
Artist
Date1944
plaster
On view
Alexander Calder, The Acrobats, 1944, plaster, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Alexander Calder, 1971.358A-B
The Acrobats
Artist
Date1944
plaster
On view

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