Joan Miro (1893-1983) - El tapis de tarragona

Joan Miró (1893–1983) – Original lithograph from El Tapís de Tarragona (1972)

Original lithograph by Joan Miró belonging to the prestigious publication El Tapís de Tarragona, published by Sala Gaspar (Barcelona) in 1972. The work reproduces the unmistakable plastic language of the Catalan artist, characterized by the combination of intense primary colors, wide black strokes, and expressive graphic signs with great expressive force.

This composition is part of the famous artist’s book dedicated to Tapís de Tarragona, a project developed by Joan Miró in collaboration with master upholsterer Josep Royo. The publication constitutes an important testimony to Miró’s interest in experimentation between different artistic disciplines during the 1970s.

The lithograph is printed on the original offset paper of the edition, watermarked with Sala Gaspar, preserving the characteristic central fold as issued within the volume. Published by Sala Gaspar, the historic Barcelona gallery closely linked to the diffusion of Miró’s graphic work and of other great masters of 20th‑century art.

Characteristics:

* Artist: Joan Miró (1893–1983)
* Title: Untitled (El Tapís de Tarragona)
* Year of edition: 1972
* Technique: Offset lithography
* Support: Original offset paper of the publication
* Publisher: Sala Gaspar, Barcelona
* Provenance: Extracted from the book El Tapís de Tarragona
* Condition: Good overall state of conservation, in line with the age of the work; presents the original central fold from the edition.

An excellent opportunity to acquire an authentic graphic work linked to one of the most notable editorial projects of Joan Miró, ideal for both collectors and lovers of contemporary art and 20th-century Catalan graphic art.