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Joan Miro

1893-1983

"Ponts Suspendus," 1964

Etching on wove paper
From the edition of 100
Signed in pencil in the lower margin, at right: Miro
Plate: 5.875" H x 4" W; Sheet: 15.125" H x 11.125" W

  • Notes: Joan Miró, a Spanish artist, is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern art. He embarked on a quest for non-objectivity that led him to explore various art styles, such as Fauvism, Surrealism, and Cubism and refused to confine himself to any particular style or medium. Miró's artistic pursuits were geared towards breaking away from traditional norms in his paintings, ceramic works, bronze sculptures, and prints. A hallmark of Joan Miró's paintings is the juxtaposition of imaginary objects, precisely rendered, with everyday objects. His prints were similarly experimental, challenging the conventions of art. While many of Miró's works shared a common theme, he did not limit himself in his representation of images. Rather than creating art that completely abstracted reality, Miró's works inspired non-representational art. Many artists have drawn inspiration from Joan Miró's paintings. To witness a unique perspective on the world, explore the collection of abstract prints available for sale at Invaluable.
  • Condition: Overall good condition. Full margins with deckled edges. Approximately 0.375" wide bands of time staining along each of the extreme margin edges. The sheet is hinged with white tape from the verso of the upper and lower margin edges.

    Framed under Plexiglas: 28" x 24" W x 2.25" D


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