Joan Miro Spanish, 1893-1983
Basque D'Aurore (Mask of Dawn), 1957
Color etching on paper
13 x 13.5"
202607-6127
Basque D'Aurore (1957) is a captivating color etching that embodies Joan Miró's poetic vision and unmistakable Surrealist language. Executed with fluid black lines, delicate gestures, and vibrant biomorphic forms, the...
Basque D'Aurore (1957) is a captivating color etching that embodies Joan Miró's poetic vision and unmistakable Surrealist language. Executed with fluid black lines, delicate gestures, and vibrant biomorphic forms, the composition evokes a dreamlike landscape where symbols float freely between imagination and reality. A radiant star motif and spontaneous bursts of color suggest the first light of dawn, reflecting Miró's fascination with the mysteries of nature, the cosmos, and the subconscious. Pencil signed and numbered from the rare edition of 60, this intimate work demonstrates the artist's extraordinary ability to transform simple marks into compositions of boundless energy, wonder, and lyrical expression. Signed 'Miro' in pencil lower right and numbered in pencil 36/60 lower left. Published by Louis Broder, Paris; printed by Dutrou, Paris.
Provenance
Private Collection, New York, NY
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