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Le Profil qui Disparait (Moon and Star)

Creator: Alexander Calder -Atelier Pinton
Offered by: Modern Masters Tapestries

Description
The Alexander Calder tapestry Le Profil qui Disparait (Moon and Star) translates the artist’ s playful abstraction into a bold woven composition, pairing primary colors with the simple, organic forms found throughout his gouaches. A black crescent moon with a single eye and pointed profile anchors the left side, while a seven-point red star outlined in yellow and blue spins on the right, creating a lively sense of balance and movement. Woven by the artisans of Atelier Pinton,
the tapestry reflects Calder’s fascination with folk art and traditional making techniques, and like all of his textile collaborations, it merges his precise shapes
with the weavers’ subtle improvisations in texture—resulting in a work that feels both faithful to the artist and animated by the craft that brought it to life.

More Information

Documentation:	Certificate of Authenticity
Origin:	France
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Wool
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1975
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Patterns:	Handmade, Modern, Textured
Incollect Reference #:	845284

Dimensions

W.	73 in;	H.	55 in;
W.	185.42 cm;	H.	139.7 cm;

Message from Seller:

At Modern Masters Tapestries, we offer a curated collection of exceptional 20th-century tapestries and artistic rugs, featuring works by renowned artists like Sonia Delaunay and Alexander Calder. Founded by art connoisseur Didier Marien as a branch of the esteemed Boccara Gallery, our passion for textile art spans over 35 years. For more information, contact us at 228.343.4620 or info@mmtapestries.com.