Le Lezards aux Plumes, 1971

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Printer: Mourlot (Edition 100 aside from the text version of 750)

Dimensions: 71.1 x 53.3 cm

Condition: Very good

Frame: Unframed

Description: This is an original lithographic poster printed by Mourlot for an exhibition by Joan Miro at the Berggruen gallery to promote his portfolio of work: "Le lézard aux plumes d'or", Louis Broder publisher. Corredor-Matheos N° 53. Mourlot 831.

This version was pulled before lettering, (before the text was added). Ed.100 aside from the text version of 750.

Artist: Joan Miró (1893–1983) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and ceramicist known for his pioneering role in the development of surrealism. Born in Barcelona, he studied at the city’s School of Industrial and Fine Arts before moving to Paris in 1920, where he immersed himself in the avant-garde circles. Early influences included Fauvism and Cubism, but Miró soon developed a distinct visual language marked by bold colours, organic forms, and symbolic motifs. His work often drew on Catalan folk art, dreams, and the subconscious. Though associated with the Surrealists, he maintained a unique, independent style. Themes in his work ranged from poetry and playfulness to political resistance and cosmic introspection. From the 1920s onwards, Miró exhibited widely across Europe and the Americas, gaining international acclaim for his innovative and imaginative contributions to modern art.