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Seller Viva la Vida Art Gallery
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Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Printmaking,
Lithography
on Paper
- Dimensions Height 13.4in, Width 10.2in
- Framing This artwork is not framed
- Categories Printmaking under $500
Chromolithograph
Title: Original Lithograph IV
Edition Poligra Barcelona S.A
Reference Mourlot 1116
Unnumbered
33 x 25 cm
Year: 1977
In very good condition. While Joan Miró (1893-1983) rejected any formal association with movements or groups, including the Surrealists, André Breton recognised him as “the most Surrealist of us all”. His artistic approach encouraged the free play of associations, and envisaged “accidents” to provoke reactions closely connected to subconscious experiences. Miró’s famous motifs consist of freely reshaped fragments cut from catalogues for machinery on canvases to form black silhouettes – solid or in outline, with dramatic accents of white and red.
Joan Miró (1893-1983) was a renowned Spanish painter, sculptor, and one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. He is best known for his distinctive and imaginative style, which combined elements of Surrealism, abstract art, and symbolism. Miró's work is characterized by playful and dreamlike imagery, often featuring biomorphic shapes, celestial bodies, and vivid, primary colors.
Born in Barcelona, Spain, Miró showed an early aptitude for art and attended art school before moving to Paris in the 1920s, where he became associated with the Surrealist movement. His work evolved over the years, moving from a more representational style to increasingly abstract and symbolic compositions.
One of his most famous series of works is his "Constellations," created during World War II. These paintings are a blend of abstract and symbolic elements, reflecting the tumultuous and uncertain times in which they were created. Miró's art often drew from his Catalan heritage, and he had a strong connection to his homeland throughout his career.
Miró's oeuvre included not only paintings but also sculptures, ceramics, and murals. His sculptures often incorporated found objects and had a whimsical, childlike quality.
Throughout his life, Joan Miró received numerous awards and honors, and his work is featured in major art museums around the world. His art continues to be celebrated for its unique blend of abstraction, surrealism, and a childlike sense of wonder, making him a beloved and iconic figure in the art world.
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Nationality:
FRANCE
- Date of birth : 1893
- Artistic domains: Represented by a Gallery,
- Groups: Contemporary French Artists Artists presented by a gallery
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