



(after) Derriere le Miroir #164-165
This 1967 lithograph represents Miro's continued exploration of biomorphic abstraction and playful formal invention during a period of prolific experimentation. The composition features the artist's signature vocabulary of organic forms, floating shapes, and gestural marks rendered in rich black ink on Rives wove paper. The work comes from the Deluxe Edition (104/150), indicating its status as a premium impression from this prestigious publication series. Miro's approach to the lithographic medium showcases his mastery of tonal variation and linear expression, creating a dynamic visual field where seemingly spontaneous marks cohere into a coherent aesthetic vision. The work's formal complexity rewards sustained viewing, revealing the sophisticated interplay between figuration and abstraction that defined his mature practice. For the collector, this piece offers access to Miro's later graphic work at a relatively accessible price point while maintaining the authenticity and quality associated with fine art printing. The work's exhibition history through Derriere le Miroir, the legendary art journal, positions it within an important historical documentation of postwar modernism. The framed presentation, with its generous dimensions and careful archival mounting, speaks to both the work's significance and its readiness for immediate display. This lithograph exemplifies the artist's enduring commitment to creative innovation and remains a compelling example of his contributions to twentieth-century printmaking.
- Medium
- Joan Miro (after), Untitled (Derriere le Miroir #164-165), (Cramer 112), 1967, Unsigned, Lithograph on Rives wove paper, Edition 104/150 (Deluxe Edition), 21 1/4" x 28 1/4" Framed Size, 15" x 22" Sheet Size
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- Gallery · Georgetown Frame Shoppe
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