Miro Prints, Lithographs & Etchings with Carborundum

With its rich textural elements, vibrant color palette, and monumental size, La Maja Negra instantly commands the attention of a room. Miró's skillful use of carborundum contributes an element of relief that further enhances the bold design of this remarkable work.

With a simple color palette and whimsical imagery, this work captures the imagination as an abstract figure stares out as us from this captivating composition that appears to take us on a journey amongst the cosmos.

Created for a portfolio of 11 prints to be included in a volume by the same name, Miró's lithograph is calligraphic and abstract. Using lush black pathways and bright spots of color, he draws the viewer in.

Textures and color playfully interact in this energetically charged Miro work.

Textures and color playfully interact in this energetically charged Miró work.

A captivating look into the world of Miró, this stage we see before us is unlike anything we could experience on own. Only through the eyes of Miró can the theatre be animated in such a playfully vibrant way.

From the suite of eleven lithographs created to illustrate text by Michel Leiris, a playful creature in a captivating background of various bright colors and shapes stares out at us. Possibly dancing amongst the stars or wondering though a dream, this creature takes true delight in its atmosphere.

From the suite of eleven lithographs created to illustrate text by Michel Leiris, a moon sits above several curious figures in what appears to be a rather chaotic composition. Upon closer inspection however, a celebration is occurring that radiates jovialness.

Belonging to a series of eight lithographs created to illustrate a text by Nicolas and Elena Calas, this work is notable for its eccentric central figure and radiant primary colors. A rather complex background of spirals, matrixes, and splashes lends an alluring element to this intriguing composition.

In this work, Miró uses abstraction as a tool for the playful manipulation of form and color, animating a creature that would fit on any theatrical stage.

Relaying the impression that the observer is also the observed, this piece comes to life with a blue eye peering out amidst bold patches of color.

Aptly entitled Soleil Ébouillanté (The Scalding Sun), this magnificent large-scale work emanates with a sense of warmth and energy. Vibrant colors and rich textural elements make this one of Miró's most desirable prints.

Astounding in both size and imagery, this is undoubtedly one of Miró's most magnificent prints. From the bold, structured black lines in the foreground to the vibrant green of the background to the incredible texture achieved through the use of carborundum, Le Vieil Irlandais (The Old Irish) commands the attention of a room with its splendor.

This bold, beautiful print marries Miró's graphic impulse with his exploration of the relationship between color and form. One of 13 works in the 'Barcelona' series, this print has exemplary texture and saturation.

Bursting with color and incredibly large in scale, La Femme Arborescente draws us in with its playful forms. The beauty of this work lies in its whimsical obscurity, allowing for a wide range of interpretations.

This captivating piece by Joan Miró inspires the imagination and transforms our visual appreciation of the world. Multiple figures blend into one only to separate again.

Aptly entitled Partie de Campagne, this bold, eye-catching print captures a sense of carefree fun and fancy that one experiences during a refreshing day out at the country. Its large size and vibrant coloration make this print an ideal work to feature as the focal point of any space.

Aptly entitled Partie de Campagne, this bold, eye-catching print captures a sense of carefree fun and fancy that one experiences during a refreshing day out at the country. Its large size and vibrant coloration make this print an ideal work to feature as the focal point of any space.

The title of this composition guides our search for a young girl before her mother, as Miró encourages us to use our imaginations. Bold coloration and whimsical line work make this large print the perfect piece to feature as the focal point of any space.

An exquisite example of Miró's unique surrealistic style, this fanciful print combines graceful lines, vibrant colors, and illusory forms to create an image that captures Miró's imaginative spirit. The hazy background contributes to the overall dreamlike state of this fascinating print.

Designed with lyrical lines and playful characters, this work illustrates the artist's expressive use of color and line.

Exhibiting the artist's wonderfully detailed surrealist imagery, this work expresses a spirit of freedom and originality. Full of bright hues and contrasting tones with painterly applications of color, particularly noticeable in areas with pochoir hand coloring, this work is a dazzling display of the artist's mastery of composition and technique.

Composed of a bold and vivid palette with active and gestural imagery, Miró intrigues the viewer with his interconnection of abstraction and figurative elements. Painterly in quality, this monumental piece captures the eye and evokes a sense of the lyrical and playful quality of the artist's work.

The tangible color and texture of this work shine in person. "Untitled" is a work that can be appreciated for its bold, playful imagery.

With his curved lines, whimsical stars, and quilt-like patches of color, Miró creates a delightful surrealist work. Most notable is the dreamlike environment in which space and time appear distorted - we are forced to abandon our worries and immerse ourselves in Miró's enchanting world of fancy and fun.

A noteworthy work for both its subject matter and exquisite exploitation of the lithographic plate, this image offers a vivid impression of Miro's playful abstract style.

Capturing a sense of childlike fun, Miró uses playful curved lines and patches of color to convey this whimsical image. His swirling strokes create a sense of energy and motion, as if we witness this fanciful interaction between his characters.

With its bold, black strokes and sparks of vibrant coloration, this elegant print is a wonderful example of Miró's work. The subtle tonal variations found within the black forms as well as the curious figures that abound within the composition make this piece an excellent addition to any collection.

One of 18 lithographs created by the artist to illustrate his short poem of the same title, this work contains a quirky lyricism characteristic of Miró's oeuvre.

Rendered in a striking combination of red and black, this print takes line as its subject. Miró's exuberant abstract figure seems to be rushing off the page, late for an important meeting.

Glowing orbs of rust, magenta, yolk and other luscious colors hover over the delicate etched lines criss-crossing this work. From a particularly playful series created by the artist to illustrate a book of poetry by his good friend, this work is a must-have for any collector of modern graphic work.

Rising and falling black lines mimic the flare of fire while red splatters relay the sentiment that this vibrantly colored work is engulfed in flames.

As if reading some unknown language, Miró captures the viewer's attention with his color choice of a bold green that grows less or more uniform depending on the viewer's preference as they "read" the sheet.

One of four lithographs created for Philippe Denis's Book of Shadows, this work can be appreciated for its calligraphic composition and restrained use of color.

One of four lithographs created for Philippe Denis's Book of Shadows, this work can be appreciated for its calligraphic composition and restrained use of color.

One of four lithographs created for Philippe Denis's Book of Shadows, this work can be appreciated for its calligraphic composition and restrained use of color.

This actively engaging work keeps us guessing and encourages us to draw new meaning from its colorful forms and bold black lines.

Brilliant in execution and superbly saturated in color, this is a classically surrealist work which could only have been created by Joan Miró.

One of fifteen works created by the artist for a book about his graphic art, this bold lithograph testifies to the artist's understanding of composition and color.

A sea of blue engages the viewer with two forms outlined in black that Miró appears to capture in a jovial moment.

Primary colors peek through bold, black lines in this lively print. Against a grey splattered background, Miró presents a curious figure, representative of his abstract artistic style in the late 1970s.

Playful lines give way to curious forms in this charming print from the series Je Travaille Comme un Jardinier (I Work Like a Gardener). Achieving a texture reminiscent of crayon, Miró's strategic scribbles bring to mind memories from our childhood.

Miró's use of bright colors and pointillist technique sets this splendid zprint apart from his other work.

Snaking black lines guide our eye throughout the composition in this charming piece by Joan Miró. Highlighting Miró's expressive use of line, Poemes Civils encourages us to find meaning within simplicity.

Aptly entitled Astrology III, this piece is an excellent representation of Miró's earlier works. This wonderful piece is a visually engaging example of Miró's playful use of abstracted imagery. Set against a bright yellow background, cosmic figures meander throughout the composition, bringing to mind the curve of the crescent moon or the illumination of a bright star.

Combining familiar graphic forms with his endearing handwriting, the artist creates another successful print. The poetry of the title matches the harmonious shapes within the composition.

Both figurative and abstract, this print is a riot of color and form. The artist fills the composition with sweeping, thick strokes of his brush and delicate trails of dots.

In this exquisitely balanced composition, Miró plays with line and form.

With its spareness of color and delicate lines, this work embodies the artist's relationship to form. He needs only the barest of marks to make his point.

Created in honor of Miró's own life and success, Hommage a Joan Miró is a superb example of Miró's mastery of his craft. Through his use of carborundum, Miró achieves an astonishing amount of textural intricacy, while the image itself brings to mind scientific creation, as if living organisms are merging and diverging before our eyes.

From the album Quelques fleurs pour des amis (Some Flowers for Friends), this engaging piece stands out from other works in the series. Noteworthy for its absence of bold coloration, the black, white, and grey hues shroud this image with a sense of mystery. We are encouraged to focus on the formation and line work rather than bright splotches of color, as the somewhat foggy effect keeps us interested as we constantly search for further imagery within this striking work.

Tracé sur l'eau is considered Joan Miró's crowning achievements as one of the formidable surrealist artists of the 20th century. Filled with colorful works that echo "traces on the water," these exquisite works exemplify a softer side of Miró, evoking a calm, dreamlike sentiment.

With typical grace, Miró creates two playful creatures whose overlarge eyes and simplified forms evoke a child's state of mind. From an album of 24 color lithographs, this work beguiles with its lighthearted innocence.

This lively work was originally created as a movie poster for the film Umbracle, an experimental feature film by Catalan filmmaker Pere Portabella. Notable is the way in which Miró addresses the movie title as his subject, each letter vibrating with energy and conveyed through Miró's frenetic strokes.

Rendered with crayon color and single lines, Miró's fanciful creatures warm the hardest hearts. Overlarge snouts, stick-thin limbs and bold dashes are all marks of the artist's childlike genius.

Illustrating the playful nature in Miró's work, this piece portrays an abstract study of line and color. Utilizing the brush and splatter technique along with line and form, this work is boldly designed with expressive lines and bright eye-catching colors.

Evoking a sense of light-heartedness, this double-sided, embossed work is perhaps one of Miró's most intriguing prints. Though minimal at first glance, upon further observation we begin to notice subtle details that contribute a sense of charm and wonder. The embossing offers a strong sense of texture best viewed in person, while the double sided nature of the piece provides two different images within one work, making this piece truly multi-faceted.

This captivating piece contrasts the structured and mechanical with the free flowing and natural. Loose lines snake throughout the composition behind an embossed, metallic form. We cannot quite pinpoint the subject of this striking work but are intrigued by the unusual textural and linear elements that seem contradictory yet co-exist harmoniously within this bold print.

One of eleven lithographs from the book Miró, Obra Inedita Recent, this piece is perhaps the most animated of the set. Relaying a sense of controlled chaos, Miró utilizes swirling lines that snake and coil throughout the composition to achieve a sense of frenetic energy, relaying a sense of motion that captures our eye.

Boldly designed with accents of vibrant red and green, Miró's playful use of shape and color are highlighted in this work. Utilizing the texture of the wood for this image, the askew positioning of the elements in this piece relays a sense of motion and activity.

One of twenty-three lithographs from the album Ubu Aux Baleares, this piece retains a remarkable sense of balance and harmony, making it one of the most aesthetically pleasing of the set. The entire composition is set in a horse-shoe shaped curve, as if the characters are participating in a town meeting. The images retain a lyrical quality, striking a conversation with each other and, in turn, inviting us to participate.

One of twenty-three lithographs from the album Ubu Aux Baleares, this piece is perhaps the quirkiest of the set. Curious figures appear to engage in an animated conversation, their figures abstracted. Noteworthy for its somewhat humorous quality, we feel drawn to these characters that effortlessly bring a smile to our faces.

Gently guiding our eye around the composition, C-shaped, curving forms flit throughout the image. Miró utilizes a subdued color palette of soft, earthy hues, choosing to focus on these delicate figures that create a sense of subtle motion.

With its organic, free-form figures and strong textural elements, this charming work is an excellent addition to any collection. Representative of Miró's signature style, this piece stands out for its bold coloration, whimsical shapes, and childlike playfulness.

One of 17 drypoints in the album Flux de l'aimant, this piece was the result of a collaboration between the poet René Char (1907 - 1988) and Joan Miró (1893-1983) combining Miró's drypoints with Char's meditations upon Miró's art. Miró's free flowing lines leave this work open to interpretation yet suggest the form of a ghoulish figure sweeping down in a circular motion, creating a sense of animation and intrigue.

One of 17 drypoints in the album Flux de l'aimant, this piece was the result of a collaboration between the poet René Char (1907 - 1988) and Joan Miró (1893-1983) combining Miró's drypoints with Char's meditations upon Miró's art. This work is noteworthy for its sense of outward motion, as if each line is wound tight with energy waiting to explode. This is particularly suggested by the 3 arrows pointing outward to the left of the composition.

One of 17 drypoints in the album Flux de l'aimant, this piece was the result of a collaboration between the poet René Char (1907 - 1988) and Joan Miró (1893-1983) combining Miró's drypoints with Char's meditations upon Miró's art. This piece stands out from other in the series in that it appears as if composed from one long, flowing line; the forms appear continuous and connected as they seamlessly merge together.