Joan Miró, 1893-1983
Lithographie pour le Centenaire de L'Imprimerie Mourlot, 1953
Lithograph in colours on Arches wove paper
Signed in pencil
Numbered from the edition of 75. Printed and published by Mourlot, Paris.
Sheet: 51 x 66 cm; 20 1/8 x 26
Printed to the full sheet
Framed: 71 x 86 x 2.5 cm; 28 x 33 7/8 x 1 in
Catalogue raisonné: Mourlot 190.
Provenance: Private Collection, USA.
Note:
Joan Miró's lithograph 'Centennaire pour l'Imprimerie Mourlot' celebrates the centenary of the renowned Paris-based printmaking atelier Mourlot. Miró created many lithographs at the studio of Mourlot, and this lithograph pays homage to their longstanding partnership. Through 'Centennaire pour l'Imprimerie Mourlot', Miró acknowledges the pivotal role that printmaking played in his artistic practice and pays tribute to the craftsmanship of the Mourlot studio. This lithograph stands as a testament to the collaborative spirit and technical innovation that defined Miró's career and the printmaking tradition at large.
Miró's composition showcases his signature style, characterized by whimsical shapes, vibrant colours, and abstract symbolism. In 'Centennaire pour l'Imprimerie Mourlot', he combines organic forms, geometric elements, and playful figures, creating a visually captivating and imaginative scene. Spectators are invited to delve into their imagination. Miró's animated figures come alive through curved lines, vibrant patches of colour, and shapes that dance across the composition. Through skillful manipulation of shape and form, Miró creates a surreal environment where space and time are distorted. The viewer is immersed in a beautifully textured background that defies identification of location or time, blurring the distinction between day and night. The figures and forms encapsulate a nostalgic world of carefree fantasy and joy.
Condition Report:
The full sheet in excellent original condition with strong and deep colours.
Framing Details:
Framed raised floated on a contrasting black backboard, in a hand made silver frame with True Vue Museum Glass.
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