Joan Miró is one of the greatest artists of the 20th century. He is renowned internationally as a painter, sculptor, printmaker, and ceramicist.

Miró’s works, which are often at the intersection of Surrealism and abstraction, began receiving international attention in the 1920’s. Miró had an incredibly prolific career and created artwork in an array of media until the time of his death in 1983. 

A museum dedicated to his work, the , was established in his native city of Barcelona in 1975, and another, the i Joan Miró Foundation, was established in his adoptive city of  Palma de Mallorca in 1981.

Miró developed a unique visual language by combining abstract elements, specific colors, and reoccurring motifs. His best known period of work began in the early 1960’s where he began receiving many public work commissions. His works are noted for their freshness, vitality and his palette. 

In this edition from the series, La Mélodie Acide (1980) bold and vibrant brush strokes are accentuated by whisps of swirling grey lines. Miró’s work addressed nature, humanity and the cosmos, and this particular piece is a brilliant example of Miró’s connection to sound and momentum.

This important series of prints is part of the 14 original lithographs by Joan Miró. It was printed using the original plates for the portfolio La Mélodie Acide, published in January 1980. This series of 81 Lithographs from plate no.1, numbered in pencil from 21 - 101, were all printed on Japan Nacré paper, and signed personally by the artist in pencil.

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“La mélodie acide 31"

Lithograph on Japan Nacré paper

From an edition of 101

Signed and numbered by the artist 

13.25”H 10”W (work)

24”H 21”W (framed)   

Minor wear to frame

Very good condition