Untitled [plate XLIII] by Joan Miró

Untitled [plate XLIII] 1958

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print, paper

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water colours

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print

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paper

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form

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geometric-abstraction

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abstraction

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line

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surrealism

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modernism

Dimensions: sheet: 32.86 × 25.24 cm (12 15/16 × 9 15/16 in.)

Copyright: National Gallery of Art: CC0 1.0

Joan Miró made this Untitled print; it's a playful composition of shapes, lines, and colors. The way Miró layers the colours gives the piece a sense of depth and movement. The coral circle, for example, appears almost weightless. The texture of the printmaking process is visible throughout, with the irregular edges and slight variations in colour adding to its charm. Notice the green line that shoots up from the bottom. It intersects the circle, creating a dynamic tension. The placement of the colours and shapes make me think of Paul Klee. Looking at this print, I'm reminded that art is not about perfection, but about embracing the beauty of the unexpected. It's a conversation, an ongoing exploration of ideas and possibilities, where ambiguity is not a weakness but a source of strength.

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