The Jousters, 1963
Alexander Calder, American, 1898-1976
Outdoor Sculpture, Painted steel
J. Paul Getty Museum 1200 Getty Center Drive Los Angeles California 90049 Accession Number: 2005.104.2
"The Fran and Ray Stark Collection"

We visited the Getty Center in 2009. Calder, a very playful artist, did an abstract interpretation of two jousters. I like to think his jousters are in it for pure recreation, no 'duels to the death' here. Just some good exercise in the fresh air!

©Joan Ann Lansberry, 2009-2012
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