The Book, Cat, & Cat Book Lovers Almanac

of historical trivia regarding books, cats, and other animals. Actually this blog has evolved so that it is described better as a blog about cats in history and culture. And we take as a theme the advice of Aldous Huxley: If you want to be a writer, get some cats. Don't forget to see the archived articles linked at the bottom of the page.

July 22, 2014

July 22, 1898

Alexander Calder (July 22, 1898 to November 11, 1976), the American sculptor, was always very fond of France. That is where he met his wife, (grandniece of William James) and where he had a studio. And he often titled his work in French, as we see in our picture, "Chat Mobile."





This photo of  a 1966 sculpture, made of painted sheet metal and wire, is by Nathan Keay.

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