Joan Miro, Derrière le Miroir, lithograph, documented!

This work is one of seven lithographs that were created to accompany the catalogue for the exhibition "Terres de grand feu, Miro-Artigas," which was held in the Galarie Maeght. These works were among an unnumbered addition published by Maeght. We estimate the series included 1,000 prints of which few exist today.

This composition would have originally been printed on a double page layout displayed on pages 14 and 15 of the catalogue. The work is unique in that Miro relies primarily upon the use of color to define the composition rather than his signature bold use of line. Miro once stated that one of his major objectives as an artist was to arrest the viewer's attention and his use of contrasting colors effectively accomplishes this affect.

This work is very famous and has been reproduced often. This is of course the original lithograph.

ARTIST: Joan Miro

TITLE: Derrière le Miroir

MEDIUM: Lithograph

CONDITION: Condition is excellent, the colors bright and fresh.

IMAGE SIZE: 15" x 22" (38.1 x 55.88cm)

FRAMED SIZE: 24.5" x 27" (62.23 x 68.58cm)

ABOUT THE FRAMING: Masterworks Fine Art, Inc. has just been honored with a full page feature article in the prestigious Décor magazine, for its excellence and innovation in framing (Décor Magazine January 2002.) Our exemplary framing is evidenced here as well.

This contemporary gold leaf frame is accented by triangular details which compliment the focus upon contrasting shapes within the composition. The work is matted with a white linen matte and finished with a delicate gold fill.

DOCUMENTATION: It is fully documented and referenced (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices and appraisals that I will enclose with the sale of the work):
1) Joan Miro: The Illustrated Books: Catalogue Raisonne: by Patrick Cramer, 1989, listed as number 34.
2) Joan Miro: Lithographs Volume II: By Leon Amiel, 1975, listed as plate 227.

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