Portrait of E.C. Ricart 1917

"Portrait of E.C. Ricart" is a 1917 oil on canvas painting by Joan Miró. The work depicts a portrait of E.C. Ricart, a friend of Miró's, in a stylized, almost cartoonish style. Ricart is shown wearing a striped shirt and sitting with his arms crossed. The background includes a painting of a Japanese scene, reflecting Miró's interest in non-Western art. The portrait is characterized by the artist's use of bold colors and simplified forms, which are hallmarks of his early style.