Description:This whimsical and humorous rendition of an ‘Empress’ is shown here in grand scale, with large, beacon-like eyes and a captivating smile. It is a comical, almost satirical take on grandeur and royalty as this skeleton-like visage is meant to evoke the Empress herself. Miró’s bold brush stroke and innovative composition using surrealist imagery is absolutely striking. His use of sky blue works to contrast beautifully with the subtle use of red in the pupil of the Empress’s eye.
Created in 1964, this work was hand signed by Joan Miró (1893 – 1983) in pencil in the lower right and numbered 69/75 in pencil in the lower left margin. Published and printed by Maeght on Arches vellum 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. Joan Miró Lithographs, Vol. III 1964 – 1969, Maeght Editeur: Paris, 1977. Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. 396 on pg. 39.
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 subtle bronze highlights. 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.
