Portrait of Mrs Mills in 1750 (after Constable) 1929

Joan Miró made this painting, Portrait of Mrs Mills in 1750 (after Constable), with oil on canvas. Look at the yellow! It's so flat, almost like a wall, against these juicy, earthy reds and greens. It feels like a stage set, doesn't it? You can see Miró building up the forms with these bold blocks of colour. The paint isn't trying to trick you into thinking it's anything other than paint, and that's really appealing. Check out the squiggly lines dancing around her head. They're so playful! It’s as if Miró is saying, "Here’s a portrait, but let’s not take it too seriously." This is like how Matisse used colour and shape, but with Miró’s own whimsical spin. Ultimately, it’s a reminder that art is a conversation, a way of seeing and re-seeing the world.