Description:This whimsical and fanciful barbare appears to be quite harmless against the white background of now and circled by colorful blue stars, a green crescent moon, and a bright red accenting mark in the upper margin. Miró has awarded this work a slightly humorous sentiment, giving our subject a cartoon-like aura and a playful disposition. Using his classic, surrealist imagery of starbusts, bold, black strokes of form, and use of blocking with primary colors, this work captures our imagination and leaves a lasting impression on all who are allowed into Miró’s world subconscious, creative characters.
Created in 1976, this work is hand signed by Joan Miró (1893 – 1983) in pencil in the lower right and numbered 48/50 in pencil in the lower left (aside from the roman numeral edition of 13) . Published by Maeght, Paris and printed by Morsang, Paris on Arches paper.
Catalogue Raisonné & COA:
It is fully documented and referenced in the below catalogue raisonnés and texts (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that will accompany the final sale of the work) :
1. Dupin, Jacques. Miró Engraver, vol. IV. 1976 – 1983, Galerie Lelong: Paris, 2001. Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. 928 on pg. 22.
About the Framing:
Conservation framed with archival materials and museum quality, this work is set in a Spanish-style gold and black moulding with a delicate organic motif and a sleek black border. The muted gold hues complement the bright and bold colors within the work. Completed with white, linen-wrapped mats and a matching gold inner fillet, this work is set behind an archival Plexiglas® cover.
