A toute épreuve [suite of prints without text, on China paper, from special edition]

published 1958

Joan Miró

Associated Names
Joan Miró

Artist, Spanish, 1893 - 1983

Paul Éluard

Author, French, 1895 - 1952

Gérald Cramer

Publisher, Swiss, 1917 - 1991

Lacourière et Frélaut

Printer

The image features a central abstract shape that resembles an elongated arch with a delicate line extending downward, ending in a smaller, angled curve. This shape might bring to mind the outline of a canoe or boomerang hovering over a simplistic representation of a paddle. The overall composition is balanced by the surrounding text, which states "PAUL ELUARD" and "A TOUTE ÉPREUVE Gravures sur bois de JOAN MIRÓ," indicating it is a title page.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    suite of eighty color woodcuts, some with collage, from a special edition of the unbound volume, printed without text, on China paper, with title page, table of contents, and colophon

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1963.11.266-345

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dupin 1984-1992, no. 161-234

Associated Artworks

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The image contains bold, curved lines in red and blue on the sides, intersecting black lines at the bottom forming a grid-like pattern. At the top, there is an abstract star-like shape in simple lines. In the center, a shape created by a single black line loops and curves, resembling a profile or musical note. The color and form suggest an abstract representation, reminiscent of a gate, celestial body, or flowing ribbons in a minimalistic style.

Untitled [plate I]

Joan Miró

1958

The artwork features a collection of bold and curving lines forming a fish-like shape in the lower right corner of the canvas. The shape is primarily black, with a vibrant blue oval possibly representing an eye. A red and yellow ribbon-like form extends from the head. These details are set against an empty background.

Untitled [plate II]

Joan Miró

1958

The image features a series of wavy and angular lines intertwined with bold, sweeping shapes. A prominent yellow crescent shape is on the left. To the right, there are thick black lines. Also visible are a green crescent, a blue arc, and a red teardrop shape. The composition appears dynamic and reimagines everyday objects in colorful, abstract forms.

Untitled [plate III]

Joan Miró

1958

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1989

  • Cramer, Patrick. Joan Miró, The Illustrated Books: Catalogue Raisonné. Geneva, 1989: 49, (without text, on China paper).

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