Lo Oscuro Invade, 1970

Lithograph in colors on Arches paper - Initialed in pencil by the artist, signed by poet Carlos Franqui and numbered in pencil // Alexander Calder's 1970 lithograph Lo oscuro invade is a dynamic collaboration with poet Carlos Franqui, blending visual art with evocative poetry. The artwork portrays a central figure, drawn with simple but expressive lines, moving through a swirling scene of black spirals, red circles, and scattered black dots. Calder’s bold composition is punctuated by Franqui’s poetic text in Spanish, which reads, 'Lo oscuro invade mi cuerpo misterio gota oscura negra cae,' translating to 'the dark invades my body, mystery, dark drop, black falls.' The artwork’s flowing lines and vivid colors capture a sense of introspection and movement, while the interplay between text and imagery adds depth to the composition. Measuring 28.25 x 41.5 inches, this lithograph is from a limited edition of 500, initialed by Calder and signed by Franqui, making it a unique synthesis of poetry and visual art.