Parade Saddle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Parade Saddle by Alexander Calder features a large, abstract shape resembling a saddle or a piece of furniture, with a beige and brown color scheme. The object has a smooth, curved surface with a predominantly light beige background and darker brown lines and patterns throughout. The shape consists of a large central section with two curved protrusions at the top and a curved base that connects to a smaller, rounded section on the right side. The surface has various etched designs and patterns, including what appears to be people and abstract shapes. The object is set against a gray background that gradually darkens towards the top.