Joan Miró, Manoletina, 1969

Artist: Joan Miró (1893 - 1983)
Title:Manoletina, 1969
Reference:D. 509
Medium:Color Aquatint and Carborundum on mandeure paper.
Image Size:42 in x 27 3/8 in (104 cm x 69.6 cm)
Sheet Size:42 in x 27 3/8 in (104 cm x 69.6 cm)
Framed Size:33 1/4 in x 46 3/4 in (84.4 cm x 118.7 cm)
Edition:Numbered from the edition of 75 in pencil in the lower left image.
Signature:This work is hand-signed by Joan Miró (Barcelona, 1893 - Palma, 1983) in pencil in the lower right.
Condition:This work is in perfect condition.
ID #w-7484

Historical Description

Manoletina, 1969, is emblematic of Miró’s widely recognized style. Bold, dark brush stroke dominate the scene alongside splashes of red and yellow. The work is visually captivating, taking advantage of its stark contrasting colors to attract our gaze.  The figures perform an intricate dance in front of our eyes, coaxing us to imbue this image with our personal narrative.

Created in 1969, this color etching and aquatint with carborundum was published by Maeght editeur, Paris and printed by Arte Adrien Maeght, Paris.  Hand signed by Joan Miró (Barcelona, 1893 - Palma, 1983) in pencil in the lower right, this work is numbered edition of 75 in pencil in the lower left image.

Catalogue Raisonné & COA:
Joan Miro Manoletina, 1969, 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. Dupin, Jacques. Miró Engraver Vol. II 1961-1973. New York: Rizzoli International Publications, 1989. Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. 509.
2. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this work.

About the Framing:
Joan Miro Manoletina, 1969, is framed to museum-grade, conservation standards, presented in a complementary moulding and finished with silk-wrapped mats and optical grade Plexiglas.