Les Palmiers

Alexander Calder
Les Palmiers

Dimensions: 109 x 159 cm (43 x 62.5 in)
Date: 1975
Material: Handwoven wool tapestry by Atelier Pinton Frères in Felletin, France
Condition: Perfect
Serial: Edition /200
Provenance: Private French Collection

Alexander Calder “Les Palmiers” Tapestry
Les Palmiers (1975) is a vibrant wool tapestry by Alexander Calder, created in collaboration with the master weavers of Atelier Pinton Frères in Felletin, France. Measuring 109 x 159 cm, this work is numbered 50 out of an intended edition of 200, though far fewer were ultimately completed, making each surviving piece a rare and coveted object.

In this composition, Calder reinterprets the natural world through his inimitable abstract lens. Stylized palm trees emerge as dynamic, playful forms—bold in color and rhythmically arranged. The interplay of curves and lines suggests motion and balance, reflecting the artist’s deep engagement with movement and spatial tension.

Woven in the time-honored Aubusson tradition, the tapestry showcases the fusion of contemporary vision and ancestral craftsmanship. The texture of wool lends warmth and depth to Calder’s graphic expression, transforming it into a richly tactile artwork.

Preserved in perfect condition and sourced from a private French collection, “Les Palmiers” embodies the joyful energy and inventive spirit that define Calder’s work across all mediums.