
Le naufragé (The Shipwrecked), from People of the Sea (D. 1278)
Joan Miró's "Le naufragé" (The Shipwrecked) from the People of the Sea series employs aquatint and carborundum techniques to create a composition that evokes maritime themes through the artist's distinctive biomorphic vocabulary of organic forms and vivid colors. The carborundum element adds textural complexity and dimensionality to the print, enhancing the tactile quality of the work on the BFK Rives paper. As part of a series exploring the relationship between humans and the sea, this work demonstrates Miró's ability to convey narrative and emotional content through abstract form rather than literal representation.
- Medium
- Aquatint in colours with carborundum, on BFK Rives paper, with full margins.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
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March 28, 2025
Lot 27
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