American Art Figa Brooch Made in Roxbury, Connecticut, United States, North and Central Americac. 1950 Alexander Calder, American, 1898 - 1976 Silver, steel wire * Gallery 104, American Art, first floor (Sherrerd Gallery) 1998-164-2 Gift of Anne d'Harnoncourt in honor of the artist's centenary, 1998 |
LabelAlexander Calder was part of the third generation of a distinguished artistic Philadelphia family. Both his father and grandfather were important sculptors whose prominent public artworks can be seen throughout the city, including the sculpture campaign on City Hall and the Washington Monument Fountain in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Although Calder pursued his artistic career elsewhere, Philadelphia has always claimed him as a member of the city's artistic progeny.* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
