Figures and Dog in Front of the Sun 1949

This playful painting called Figures and Dog in Front of the Sun by Joan Miró, uses simple shapes and bright colours to create a dreamlike world. It’s a world made from flat, bold shapes and delicate lines, a bit like doodling but with a serious, artistic purpose. Looking closely, you can see how Miró layered the paint, creating a textured surface that adds depth to the seemingly simple composition. The sun, a large, flat red circle, dominates the top left, while quirky figures and a dog-like shape dance below. There's a real sense of freedom and spontaneity, like Miró was letting his imagination run wild. Take the figure with the checkered body – it's a patchwork of colours and shapes that feels both carefully planned and totally off-the-cuff. Miró’s work always reminds me of Paul Klee. They share that childlike wonder and a knack for making the abstract feel deeply personal. It's a reminder that art doesn’t always have to make perfect sense, sometimes it's enough to feel it.