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Alexander Calder: Animal Sketching [Facsimile] [Hardcover]

Pierre Arnauld (Preface), Alexander Calder (Author)

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Publication Date: October 31, 2009

Animal Sketching was Alexander Calder's first book, published in New York in 1926 shortly before he left for France. It is a study of about ten animals and their movements, illustrated by numerous drawings, and with short commentaries by Calder on individual species and on problems of caricature, action and pose (or lack thereof). Animal Sketching also provides some insight into his ingenious sculptural work, foreshadowing as it does his famous Miniature Circus of 1927, in which these animals achieved full dimensionality. Following the Whitney Museum's 2008 exhibit on Calder's Paris years, Editions Dilecta here provides a facsimile of a foundational publication by one of America's most beloved artists. This edition adds a postface by Arnauld Pierre, Calder expert and member of the Calder Foundation board. Beautifully and modestly designed, Animal Sketching is a giftworthy gem that will tickle adults and children alike.

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Product Details

Hardcover: 104 pages
Publisher: Editions Dilecta; Bilingual edition (October 31, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 2916275533
ISBN-13: 978-2916275536
Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.6 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,199,312 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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