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Joan Miro is known for his abstract, expressive, and child-like Modern style. Original lithograph published in Miro Lithographe IV Catalogue Raisonne. Nicely framed. Lithographs II ...

Joan Miro is known for his abstract, expressive, and child-like Modern style. Original lithograph published in Miro Lithographe II Catalogue Raisonne. Nicely framed. Lithographs II ...

This exquisite lithograph by Joan Miro (1893–1983), titled Lithograph II, from the album Joan Miro Lithographs, Volume II, originates from the 1975 edition published by Leon Amiel, New York, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1975. Lithograph II reflects Miros poetic mastery of line, movement, and color, capturing his lifelong pursuit of visual rhythm and lyrical abstraction. Combining spontaneity and control, this composition embodies Miros signature balance of playful geometry and poetic energy—translating instinct and imagination into a harmonious field of motion and light. Executed as a lithograph on velin paper, this work measures 12.5 x 9.625 inches. Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and technical mastery of Mourlot Freres, Paris, one of the foremost printmaking ateliers of the 20th century. Artwork Details: Artist: Joan Miro (1893–1983) Title: Lithograph II, from the album Joan Miro Lithographs, Volume II, 1975 Medium: Lithograph on velin paper Dimensions: 12.5 x 9.625 inches (31.8 x 24.4 cm) Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1975 Publisher: Leon Amiel, New York Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Catalogue raisonne references: Cramer, Patrick, and Joan Miro. Joan Miro, Catalogue Raisonne Des Livres Illustres. P. Cramer, 1989, illustration 198. Cramer, Patrick. Joan Miro: Lithographs Volume V 1972–1975. Maeght, 1992, illustration 1038. Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the album Joan Miro Lithographs, Volume II, published by Leon Amiel, New York; printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1975 Notes: Excerpted from the album, The original Joan Miro lithographs were printed by Mourlot, the illustrations by Arte Adrien Maeght, and the text by Imprimerie Union, Paris, France. V̅ examples of this English-language edition, numbered I-V̅, have been printed. A deluxe French edition of CL examples, numbered I-CL, with II additional original lithographs signed by Joan Miro, and LXXX suites, numbered I-LXXX, containing the XIII original lithographs on velin with wide margins and with each lithograph signed by the artist, have also been printed. About the Publication: Joan Miro Lithographs, Volume II, published in 1975 by Leon Amiel, New York, with lithographs printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, is the second installment in the monumental four-volume series documenting Miros complete lithographic work. The project was conceived as both an artistic and scholarly endeavor, uniting Miro’s technical innovation with comprehensive cataloguing of his print oeuvre. Volume II chronicles an essential period in Miros career—from 1950 to 1956—when his exploration of symbolic abstraction, vibrant color, and gestural spontaneity reached new levels of expressive freedom. The collaboration between Miro and the master lithographers at Mourlot resulted in works of exceptional brilliance and vitality, capturing the artist’s playful yet deeply spiritual sensibility. The album was produced with meticulous attention to detail, printed on the highest-quality velin paper, and accompanied by essays and documentation that provide historical and artistic context. Issued in English and French-language editions, Joan Miro Lithographs, Volume II stands as a landmark in 20th-century printmaking—testament to the enduring creative partnership between Miro, Mourlot, and the publishers Maeght and Amiel. About the Artist: Joan Miro (1893–1983) was a Catalan painter, sculptor, printmaker, and ceramicist whose visionary imagination and lyrical abstraction made him one of the most influential and beloved artists of the 20th century. Born in Barcelona, Miro drew inspiration from Catalan folk art, Romanesque frescoes, and the luminous landscapes of Mont-roig del Camp, developing a deep connection to nature that infused his work with vitality and symbolism. After formal training at the Escola d'Art in Barcelona, he absorbed the lessons of Post-Impressionism and Cubism before moving to Paris in the early 1920s, where he became a leading figure in the Surrealist movement. There, Miro forged a personal visual language of biomorphic shapes, floating symbols, and radiant color harmonies that reflected both spontaneity and spiritual depth. In creative dialogue with peers such as Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray, he helped revolutionize modern art by dissolving the boundaries between abstraction and dream imagery. Miros inventive approach extended far beyond painting, embracing sculpture, ceramics, and monumental public commissions that redefined how art could interact with space and emotion. His expressive freedom and gestural abstraction profoundly influenced later artists including Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Alexander Calder, Jean Dubuffet, Antoni Tapies, and Joan Mitchell, inspiring generations who sought to merge instinct, color, and imagination. Today, Miros work remains a cornerstone of modernism, prized by collectors and celebrated in major museums worldwide. His highest auction record was achieved by Peinture (Etoile Bleue) (1927), which sold for 23,561,250 GBP (approximately 37 million USD) at Sotheby's, London, on June 19, 2012. Joan Miro Lithograph II...

Masterplan - 2021 - 20x20cm, Edition of 7 plus 2 Artist Proofs, digital C-Print based on a Polaroid, Not mounted. Signed on the back and with certificate. Artist inventory PL2021...