Description:The lyrically poetic quality of Miró's work is exemplified in this intimate piece. Capturing the viewer's eye with playful lines and bursts of ethereal color, the artist's childlike sensibilities are executed with a sophisticated hand.
Created in 1952-53, this color etching and aquatint was printed on Arches vellum paper by Atelier Lacouriere, Paris. Published by Maeght editeur, Paris, this work was is from a series of 6 works. This work has a guaranteed authentic signature by Miro, with the notation over 1953, in pencil in the lower right hand side of the work. The piece is numbered 45/50 in pencil in the lower left.
From one of the most rich and diverse periods in Miró's career, this gem dazzles the eye with his use of poetic line and vibrant hues. With a sensitive use of line and color, the figures in this work appear playful and give a feeling of rhythmic active motion. Extending the image into the margin, the artist experiments with the application and placement of color. Subtle blue with a hint of red sprinkles across the page, creating a strong sense of balance and harmony. The contrasting dark black lines and ethereal applications of blue green stand out from the page, giving this work depth and volume. Jacques Dupin discussed the artist's interaction with poetry, stating, "…one of the printer Miró's main concerns, one of his essential purposes: defending the poets. His harmony and solidarity with poetry are once more against the mainstream. This catalogue shows how many poets, well-known, unrecognized, unknown, he helped with a frontispiece…" (Dupin 12)
Catalogue Raisonné & COA:
It is fully documented and referenced in (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that I will enclose with the sale of the work) :
1) Dupin, Jacques, Miró Engraver, Vol. I, 1989, listed as cat no 93 on pg 91.
2) Musee d'art Moderne, France, 1974, listed as cat. no 16 on page 18.
3) A Masterworks Fine Art, Inc. Certificate of Authenticity accompanies this work.
About the Framing:
Conservation framed with museum quality archival materials, this work is set in a delightful gold moulding with a delicate wave motif. The rhythmic design of the moulding compliments the lyrical loose lines in this piece. The contrasting antique gold accentuates the multiple tones in this work, and enhances the bright hues. Completed with white linen wrapped mattes and a matching gold inner fillet, this work is set behind an archival Plexiglas cover.
