Joan Miró (1893-1983)
Maravillas con variaciones acrosticas 05
Medium: Lithograph
Dimensions: 20 x 28 in
Condition Report: Overall in good condition
Signed: Lower right corner

Immerse yourself in the whimsical world of Joan Miró with Maravillas con variaciones acrosticas 05. This vibrant lithograph exemplifies Miró’s signature surrealist style, featuring a dynamic composition of brightly colored lines and circles, interspersed with bold black streaks and dots. The playful arrangement of colors and forms invites viewers to engage with the artwork, creating a dance of visual elements that capture Miró’s unique approach to emotional expression through abstract imagery.

This lithograph is part of a limited series of 22 prints that illustrated Rafael Alberti’s book, Maravillas Con Variaciones Acrósticas en El Jardín de Miró. Published by Ediciones Polígrafa S.A., Barcelona, in 1975, the series reflects Miró's collaboration with the renowned Spanish poet, integrating text and imagery into a cohesive artistic experience.

About the Artist:
Joan Miró Ferra was born on April 20, 1893, in Barcelona, Spain. Initially attending business school, Miró switched to fine arts, studying at La Lonja and later at the Escola d’Art. His early career was marked by a pivotal move to Paris in 1920, where he encountered influential figures like Pablo Picasso and participated in the avant-garde Dada and Surrealist movements. Miró’s work is known for its playful abstraction and incorporation of various mediums, including painting, sculpture, and printmaking.

Throughout his career, Miró was recognized for his innovative approach, receiving accolades such as the Guggenheim International Award in 1958 for his murals at the UNESCO building in Paris. His extensive body of work includes significant exhibitions, such as the 1941 retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the 1974 retrospective at the Grand Palais in Paris. Miró's legacy endures through his distinctive artistic vision and contributions to modern art.