Untitled [plate XVII] 1958

"Untitled [plate XVII]" is a 1958 lithograph by Joan Miró. Miró, known for his Surrealist and Abstract works, utilizes a simple black and white color scheme to create a stark contrast. The artwork consists of a large, organic black shape with a white, biomorphic figure outlined in black in the center. This figure, resembling a stylized tree or perhaps a human form, is surrounded by a network of black lines and dots, reminiscent of a cosmic landscape or a constellation. Miró's use of simplified forms and organic shapes, combined with a sense of cosmic mystery, exemplifies his signature style.