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Joan Miró — Le grand sorcier (The Great Wizard)
Joan Miró

Le grand sorcier (The Great Wizard)

A vibrant symphony of Miró's signature biomorphic forms and bold primary colors dance across the composition, evoking the mystical energy of a powerful, otherworldly figure. Swirling lines, abstract shapes, and enigmatic symbols intertwine with the textured richness of carborundum, creating a tactile depth that amplifies the work's magical, dreamlike quality. True to Miró's surrealist vision, the print blurs the boundary between the conscious and unconscious, conjuring a sense of ancient ritual and imaginative sorcery.

Medium
Etching and aquatint in colors with carborundum, on Mandeure rag paper, the full sheet (deckle on all sides),

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Evening & Day Editions

October 26, 2015

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Joan Miró, Le grand sorcier (The Great Wizard)

A vibrant symphony of Miró's signature biomorphic forms and bold primary colors dance across the composition, evoking the mystical energy of a powerful, otherworldly figure. Swirling lines, abstract shapes, and enigmatic symbols intertwine with the textured richness of carborundum, creating a tactile depth that amplifies the work's magical, dreamlike quality. True to Miró's surrealist vision, the print blurs the boundary between the conscious and unconscious, conjuring a sense of ancient ritual and imaginative sorcery.

Medium
Etching and aquatint in colors with carborundum, on Mandeure rag paper, the full sheet (deckle on all sides),
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Surrealism, Abstract Art, 20th Century, Twentieth Century, Mythical Subject, Figurative Abstract, Figurative Abstraction, Figurative Fantasy, Male Artist, Printmaking, Mystical Mood, Large Format, Etching and Aquatint, Spanish Artist, Modern Master, Symbolic Imagery, Whimsical Mood, Vibrant Colors

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Collected by

Hamilton Selway Gallery, Art Institute of Chicago, Alex Capecelatro, Carolyn Lynx