Le chat et la ficelle 1925

"Le chat et la ficelle" (The Cat and the String) is a 1925 painting by Joan Miró. It is a prime example of Miró's signature style, characterized by biomorphic shapes, bold colors and a whimsical sense of humor. The composition features a red heart-like shape with radiating lines, a thin black ladder, a yellow stick, and a blue, amorphous form that resembles a cat, all set against a brown background. Miró’s artistic approach, often influenced by Surrealism, is evident in the dreamlike nature of the imagery and the loose, gestural brushstrokes.