Joan Miró, Catalogue of the Exhibition "Cartones," 1965

Artist: Joan Miró (1893 - 1983)
Title:Catalogue of the Exhibition "Cartones," 1965
Reference:M. 452
Medium:Color Lithograph
Image Size:16 1/2 in x 11 1/2 in (41.9 cm x 29.2 cm)
Sheet Size:21 5/8 in x 16 5/8 in (54.9 cm x 42.2 cm)
Framed Size:37 in x 32 in ( 94 cm x 81.3 cm)
Edition:Numbered from the edition of 75 in pencil in the lower left.
Signature:This work is hand-signed by Joan Miró (Barcelona, 1893 - Palma, 1983) in pencil in the lower right.
Condition:This work is in excellent condition.
ID #w-4401

Historical Description

Channeling pointillism, Miró creates a bold image comprised of colorful dots. Varying from his primary color palette, Miró intersperses purple and sienna hues amidst bright greens, blues, reds, and yellows. His trademark black lines provide a stark contrast against these dotted applications of color. Upon closer observation, we realize that these black lines are also comprised of closely applied dots. With its joyful color palette and whimsical imagery, Catalogue of the Exhibtion "Cartones" gives off a positive, fun energy that is sure to fill the space in which it is displayed.

Created in 1965, this color lithograph is hand-signed by Joan Miró (Barcelona, 1893 - Palma, 1983) in pencil in the lower right and numbered from the edition of 75 in pencil in the lower left. This work if one of three lithographs from the Catalogue of the exhibition "Cartones," published by Pierre Matisse and printed by Mourlot.

Catalogue Raisonné & COA:
This work is fully documented and referenced in the catalogue raisonnès below (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices accompanying the final sale of this work).

1. Cramer, Patrick. Joan Miró: The Illustrated Books Catalogue Raisonne. Patrick Cramer Publisher: Geneva, 1989. Listed and illustrated as no. 103 on pg. 268-269.

2. Maeght Éditeur. Joan Miró Lithographs: Vol. III 1964-1969. Paris: Maeght Editeur, 1992. Illustrated and discussed as catalogue raisonné no. 452 on pg. 78-79.

3. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this work.

About the Framing:
This work is framed to museum-grade, conservation standards, presented in a complementary moulding and finished with silk-wrapped mats and optical grade Plexiglas.