Joan Miró, 1893-1983
The Complete Set of 'Fissures', 1969
The complete portfolio, comprising thirteen etchings on Rives wove paper, eleven printed in colours. In addition to the thirteen etchings, there are also two etchings printed in colours on the portfolio case covers.
Each print signed in pencil
Each print numbered from the edition of 75. Printed and published by Maeght, Paris.
Each sheet: 48.5 x 58 cm; 19 1/8 x 22 7/8 in
Each frame: 72.2 x 63.5 x 3 cm; 28 3/8 x 25 x 1 1/8 in
Catalogue raisonné: Dupin 463-477.
Cramer Books 130.
Note:
Joan Miró, the renowned Spanish surrealist artist, was known for his innovative artworks and for his experimentation with printmaking techniques. One of his distinctive and captivating print series is the "Fissures" series, which showcases his creativity and versatility as an artist. In these works, Miró skillfully employed etching, a printmaking method involving incising lines and textures into metal plates.
What makes the "Fissures" series particularly intriguing is Miró's ability to create multiple compositions from the same etched plates. Rather than treating these plates as single-use canvases, he demonstrated an avant-garde approach by reusing them to explore a variety of artistic interpretations. This process of reusing the plates allowed Miró to generate different compositions, each bearing his signature abstract and dreamlike style. It reflects his desire to constantly experiment and evolve, showcasing the boundless nature of his artistic imagination. The "Fissures" series, with its organic shapes, playful forms, and imaginative compositions, shows Miró's exceptional artistic vision and his commitment to pushing the boundaries of traditional printmaking.
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