La Grande Vitesse

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Title

La Grande Vitesse

Subject

sculpture; abstract; arches; rounded; red

Description

A large, rounded sculpture stands in a plaza surrounded by buildings. The sculpture arches over part of the plaza, and flat sides jut out from the body.

Creator

Alexander Calder (1898-1976)

Born: July 22, 1898 (Lawnton, Pennsylvania, USA)
Died: November 11, 1976 (age 78 years) (New York City, New York, USA)

Source

8325, Visual Resources Library, EL

Date

1969

Rights

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Relation

The City of Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

Format

Art Form: Sculpture
Material: sheet metal, bolts, and paint
Measurements: 43 x 55 x 25 ft.

Type

20th century