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Joan Miro — (after) Le 13 l'echelle a frole le firmament (On the 13th the Ladder Brushed the Firmament), Plate XII
Joan Miro — (after) Le 13 l'echelle a frole le firmament (On the 13th the Ladder Brushed the Firmament), Plate XII
Joan Miro — (after) Le 13 l'echelle a frole le firmament (On the 13th the Ladder Brushed the Firmament), Plate XII
Joan Miro — (after) Le 13 l'echelle a frole le firmament (On the 13th the Ladder Brushed the Firmament), Plate XII
Joan Miro

(after) Le 13 l'echelle a frole le firmament (On the 13th the Ladder Brushed the Firmament), Plate XII

This elegant abstraction presents Miro's characteristic vocabulary of biomorphic forms and gestural marks rendered in soft tonal harmonies. The composition features delicate linear elements that seem to float across the surface, suggesting a ladder or ascending trajectory that moves toward celestial suggestion rather than literal representation. Deep blues and grays dominate the palette, creating atmospheric depth while organic shapes in ochre and cream establish a sense of movement and weightlessness. The work exemplifies Miro's ability to balance spontaneity with formal control, where seemingly random marks cohere into a cohesive poetic vision. This piece represents the kind of modernist invention that has attracted serious collectors for decades. The plate number indicates this work's place within Miro's larger conceptual project, where the recurring motif of the ladder functions as a bridge between earthly and transcendent realms. The subtle chromatic relationships and assured handling of line reveal an artist working at the height of his technical mastery, translating dreams and subconscious imagery into a visual language that remains deeply engaging. For collectors drawn to Spanish modernism and mid-century abstraction, this work offers an opportunity to acquire an important example of Miro's mature period at an accessible price point.

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Joan Miro, (after) Le 13 l'echelle a frole le firmament (On the 13th the Ladder Brushed the Firmament), Plate XII

This elegant abstraction presents Miro's characteristic vocabulary of biomorphic forms and gestural marks rendered in soft tonal harmonies. The composition features delicate linear elements that seem to float across the surface, suggesting a ladder or ascending trajectory that moves toward celestial suggestion rather than literal representation. Deep blues and grays dominate the palette, creating atmospheric depth while organic shapes in ochre and cream establish a sense of movement and weightlessness. The work exemplifies Miro's ability to balance spontaneity with formal control, where seemingly random marks cohere into a cohesive poetic vision. This piece represents the kind of modernist invention that has attracted serious collectors for decades. The plate number indicates this work's place within Miro's larger conceptual project, where the recurring motif of the ladder functions as a bridge between earthly and transcendent realms. The subtle chromatic relationships and assured handling of line reveal an artist working at the height of his technical mastery, translating dreams and subconscious imagery into a visual language that remains deeply engaging. For collectors drawn to Spanish modernism and mid-century abstraction, this work offers an opportunity to acquire an important example of Miro's mature period at an accessible price point.

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