Parallel to his sculptural practice, Alexander Calder created a series of paintings in gouache during a yearlong stay in Aix-en-Provence in 1953. He would continue to work in gouache throughout his life, as he appreciated the ease at which he could manipulate the surface and experiment on a smaller scale than his mobiles and sculptures. Calder's gouaches transcribe his sculptural vocabulary onto paper by synthesizing the abstract geometric forms with representational, yet enigmatic and symbolic motifs. This work showcases the artist's mastery of line, solid balance of composition and eye for color.