Ma de Proverbs (Abstract, Modern, Surrealism, Colorful, Iconic)
Artist: Joan Miró
Price:
$1,090.00
Medium: Prints
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Creation Date: 1970
Materials: Color lithograph on Arches paper
**Black wooden frame with museum glass (anti-reflective / AR). Could ship without frame. Please inquire.
Dimensions: 22" x 29" x 1"
Condition: **Condition: Very good; image intact, deep colors. No tearing, soiling, staining or creasing.
Finish: Framed
About the Item: Joan Miro
Ma de Proverbs (Abstract, Modern, Surrealism, Colorful, Iconic)
1970
Color lithograph on Arches paper
Visible: 14.25 x 20.5 inches
Framed: 22.125 x 28.75 x 1 inches
Signed in the plate, lower right
Publisher: Ediciones Poligrafa, Barcelona, Spain
Printer: Ediciones Poligrafa, Barcelona, Spain
Gallery-issued COA provided
Ref.: Mourlot #673
**Black wooden frame with museum glass (anti-reflective / AR). Could ship without frame. Please inquire.
**Condition: Very good; image intact, deep colors. No tearing, soiling, staining or creasing.
Tags: #JoanMiró, #SpanishArtist, #Surrealism, #AbstractArt, #ModernArt, #CatalanArt, #VibrantColors, #DreamlikeArt, #BiomorphicShapes, #HarlequinsCarnival, #ArtInnovation, #CubismInfluence, #ArtIcons, #WhimsicalArt, #ArtLegacy, #FundacióJoanMiró, #ImaginativeArt, #AbstractExpressionism, #ColorfulArt, #AvantGardeArt
Joan Miró (1893–1983) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and ceramicist known for his unique style that combined surrealism, abstraction, and vibrant colors. Born in Barcelona, Miró was heavily influenced by Catalan culture, as well as movements like Fauvism and Cubism. In the 1920s, he moved to Paris, where he became associated with the Surrealist group. His art is marked by organic forms, playful shapes, and a sense of whimsy, often incorporating elements of the subconscious and imagination. Works like "The Harlequin’s Carnival" (1924-1925) showcase his dreamlike and fantastical style, characterized by biomorphic shapes and a vibrant color palette.
Miró’s artistic evolution involved a deliberate rebellion against conventional painting methods, which he described as an "assassination of painting." This ethos is evident in his experiments with different mediums, including collage, lithography, sculpture, and ceramics. By the 1940s and 1950s, Miró's work became increasingly abstract, moving towards minimalism while still retaining his signature motifs of stars, moons, birds, and whimsical characters. His approach significantly influenced abstract expressionism and other modern art movements, emphasizing the emotional power of color and form.
Throughout his career, Joan Miró exhibited internationally, gaining widespread acclaim. His legacy is preserved in institutions like the Fundació Joan Miró in Barcelona, dedicated to his work. Miró’s innovative use of shapes, colors, and forms has left a lasting mark on modern art, making him one of the most celebrated artists of the 20th century.
Ma de Proverbs (Abstract, Modern, Surrealism, Colorful, Iconic)
1970
Color lithograph on Arches paper
Visible: 14.25 x 20.5 inches
Framed: 22.125 x 28.75 x 1 inches
Signed in the plate, lower right
Publisher: Ediciones Poligrafa, Barcelona, Spain
Printer: Ediciones Poligrafa, Barcelona, Spain
Gallery-issued COA provided
Ref.: Mourlot #673
**Black wooden frame with museum glass (anti-reflective / AR). Could ship without frame. Please inquire.
**Condition: Very good; image intact, deep colors. No tearing, soiling, staining or creasing.
Tags: #JoanMiró, #SpanishArtist, #Surrealism, #AbstractArt, #ModernArt, #CatalanArt, #VibrantColors, #DreamlikeArt, #BiomorphicShapes, #HarlequinsCarnival, #ArtInnovation, #CubismInfluence, #ArtIcons, #WhimsicalArt, #ArtLegacy, #FundacióJoanMiró, #ImaginativeArt, #AbstractExpressionism, #ColorfulArt, #AvantGardeArt
Joan Miró (1893–1983) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and ceramicist known for his unique style that combined surrealism, abstraction, and vibrant colors. Born in Barcelona, Miró was heavily influenced by Catalan culture, as well as movements like Fauvism and Cubism. In the 1920s, he moved to Paris, where he became associated with the Surrealist group. His art is marked by organic forms, playful shapes, and a sense of whimsy, often incorporating elements of the subconscious and imagination. Works like "The Harlequin’s Carnival" (1924-1925) showcase his dreamlike and fantastical style, characterized by biomorphic shapes and a vibrant color palette.
Miró’s artistic evolution involved a deliberate rebellion against conventional painting methods, which he described as an "assassination of painting." This ethos is evident in his experiments with different mediums, including collage, lithography, sculpture, and ceramics. By the 1940s and 1950s, Miró's work became increasingly abstract, moving towards minimalism while still retaining his signature motifs of stars, moons, birds, and whimsical characters. His approach significantly influenced abstract expressionism and other modern art movements, emphasizing the emotional power of color and form.
Throughout his career, Joan Miró exhibited internationally, gaining widespread acclaim. His legacy is preserved in institutions like the Fundació Joan Miró in Barcelona, dedicated to his work. Miró’s innovative use of shapes, colors, and forms has left a lasting mark on modern art, making him one of the most celebrated artists of the 20th century.
About The Artist
Born in 1893 in Barcelona, Joan Miró was a renowned Spanish Catalan artist known for his work in painting, sculpture, and ceramics. Influenced by his seaside hometown and his parents' artistic backgrounds, Miró began his career in the business world before fully dedicating himself to art after recovering from a severe illness in 1911. His early work, reflecting the influence of Vincent van Gogh and Paul Cézanne, was part of what scholars call his Catalan Fauvist period, and he held his first solo exhibition at the Dalmau Galleries in Barcelona in 1918.
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