Abstract Composition from the series Le miroir de l'homme par les bêtes, 1972
This vivid lithograph is part of Joan Miro's series Le miroir de l'homme par les bêtes, created in 1972. The works in this series explore the relationship between humans and nature through a language of symbols and gestures that are devoid of literal meaning but filled with inner energy.
The composition is built on contrasts: rich colors, splashes, and spots engage in dialogue with ink lines that hint at figures, signs, and fantastical creatures. Miro invites the viewer not to read, but to feel: to look closely, to catch rhythms, to lose oneself and find oneself again.
Joan Miro (1893 - 1983) was a Spanish Suprematist artist who experimented with various techniques such as painting, graphic art, sculpture, and ceramics. His work is often interpreted as abstract, with elements of surrealism. Miro's lithographs, particularly those published in Derrière L' Miroir, are highly sought after by collectors.