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Alexander Calder
American artist Alexander Calder with one of his mobiles in his Roxbury, Connecticut, studio.
During his time in Paris, the American artist Alexander Calder became known as the "king of wire" for his three-dimensional wire sculptures. Among his works, he created charming representations of several animals, including:
- Birds1
- Cows (notably Cow, 1929)1
- Elephants1
- Horses1
- A she-wolf (featured in his 1928 work Romulus and Remus)1
Additionally, Calder created a miniature circus titled Cirque Calder, which featured various performers and animals constructed from a mix of materials, including wire, cloth, yarn, and cork.1