Joan Miró's El lagarto de las plumas de oro

Joan Miró's El lagarto de las plumas de oro
Joan Miró's El lagarto de las plumas de oro

Joan Miró's El lagarto de las plumas de oro

  • Year: 1971
  • Technique: Hand-signed lithograph
  • Size: 49 x 35 cm
  • Edition: 50

To develop his abstract compositions, Joan Miró (Barcelona, 1893 - Palma, 1983) frequently resorted to the surrealist technique of automatism. This method seeks to free the expression of the subconscious, suppressing rational control during the creative process. Subsequently, the artist intervened on what was spontaneously generated, adding elements that give meaning to the work without necessarily reaching figurative representation. A clear example of this approach is The Lizard with Golden Feathers, where the superimposed forms suggest abstract beings or eyes, in keeping with the fantastic title of the piece. The work also stands out for its vibrant use of color and the combination of abstract forms, merging the freedom of surrealist automatism with a marked compositional precision of a geometric nature.

The work can be found in the Joan Miró Catalogue, illustrated books, page 370. 
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BIOGRAPHY AND FINANCIAL DATA

BIOGRAPHY AND FINANCIAL DATA

Joan Miró (Spain, 1893,1983). His career was shaped by several important places: Mont-roig, Paris, Mallorca, New York, and Japan. Mont-roig was essential to his connection with the land and landscape; Paris brought him closer to Surrealist poets and ... Leer más

Joan Miró (Spain, 1893,1983). His career was shaped by several important places: Mont-roig, Paris, Mallorca, New York, and Japan. Mont-roig was essential to his connection with the land and landscape; Paris brought him closer to Surrealist poets and artists; Mallorca became his place of refuge and work; and New York and Japan helped expand the international reach of his art.

His practice included painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, artist’s books, and public art. Although he had links with Surrealism, Miró cannot be reduced to a single movement. He created his own language, based on signs, lines, stains, stars, women, birds, organic forms, and strong colors. His work combines imagination, visual poetry, a deep connection to the Catalan landscape, and a wish to break away from academic art.

His works are part of collections such as the Fundació Joan Miró in Barcelona, Fundació Miró Mallorca, Museo Reina Sofía, MoMA, Tate, and MACBA. His awards include the Grand Prize for Printmaking at the Venice Biennale in 1954 and the Gold Medal of the Government of Catalonia in 1978. Leer menos

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Status
Master
Ranking
Top 100
Sales
+146 million euros
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