Antoni Miro (1944) - L’Espera – Amèrica Negra Series – Metallgraphic Print

Title
Antoni Miró (1944) – L’Espera – Amèrica Negra Series – 1972 – Hand Signed – 32/50 – 80 × 80 cm
Description
Exceptional large-format work by Spanish artist Antoni Miró (Alcoi, 1944), entitled “L’Espera”, created in 1972 and belonging to his important “Amèrica Negra” series.
This striking work measures an impressive 80 × 80 cm and is executed as a graphic print on a metal plate, a distinctive technique documented in the artist’s historical literature as “Metallgráfica”.
The work is hand-signed by Antoni Miró and individually numbered 32/50 in the lower left, from a limited edition of only 50 examples.
L’Espera is a documented composition in the literature dedicated to Antoni Miró, where this edition is recorded as:
“L’ESPERA, 1972 – METALLGRÁFICA – /50 – 80 × 80”
The documented information therefore corresponds to the title, year, technique, edition and dimensions of the present work.
The “Amèrica Negra” Series
Created in 1972, Amèrica Negra represents one of the most powerful and socially engaged periods of Antoni Miró’s early career.
In this series, Miró addressed themes of racial discrimination, social injustice, oppression and human dignity, transforming imagery associated with contemporary society and mass communication into an immediately recognisable and emotionally charged visual language.
L’Espera is an especially powerful example.
The monumental figure dominates almost the entire composition. The face and hands are constructed through dramatic areas of deep black, intense red, violet and brilliant turquoise blue, creating extraordinary chromatic contrasts and a strong emotional presence.
The expression of the sitter, with his face framed by his hands, gives the composition a profound sense of waiting, contemplation and tension.
Exceptional visual presence
One of the great qualities of this work is its impressive scale.
At 80 × 80 cm, the figure has an almost monumental presence. When displayed on a wall, the powerful composition, intense colours and expressive face immediately attract the viewer’s attention.
From a normal viewing distance, the extraordinary strength of the image dominates the entire work. It is a highly expressive and visually compelling piece that becomes an immediate focal point in an interior.
The unusual metal support further enhances its physical presence and gives the work a character quite different from a conventional print on paper.
Antoni Miró
Born in Alcoi, Spain, in 1944, Antoni Miró is an important representative of Spanish and Valencian Social Realism.
He began exhibiting at a young age, founded Grup Alcoiart in 1965, and in 1972 participated in the foundation of Gruppo Denunzia in Brescia, Italy.
Throughout his career, Miró developed a highly recognisable figurative language combining social commentary with influences from contemporary visual culture and Pop Art. His work has been exhibited internationally and is represented in numerous public and private collections.
Condition
The work is preserved in authentic vintage condition, with signs consistent with its age and with the nature of a large metal plate dating from 1972.
There are surface scratches and abrasions, some dents and slight undulations of the metal plate, together with wear around the edges and corners. These characteristics are clearly documented in the photographs, which form an integral part of the condition description.
Importantly, these signs become visually secondary when the work is displayed on a wall. The composition remains complete and highly expressive, while the monumental figure and strong colours dominate the viewer’s attention.
The work therefore retains its remarkable visual power, character and decorative presence, making it an exceptional large-format example from Miró’s Amèrica Negra period.
Artist: Antoni Miró (1944)
Title: L’Espera
Series: Amèrica Negra
Year / Period: 1972
Technique: Graphic print on metal plate – documented as Metallgráfica
Edition: 32/50
Signature: Hand-signed and numbered
Dimensions: 80 × 80 cm
Style: Social Realism / Figurative Art with Pop Art influences
Country: Spain
Condition: Authentic vintage condition, as documented in the photographs
Frame: Unframed

Shipping
The artwork will be packed with the utmost care using professional protective materials, with particular attention to the surface, edges and corners of the large metal plate. The packaging will be specifically reinforced to ensure maximum protection and stability during transport. Shipping will be tracked and handled with great care to ensure the artwork reaches its new owner safely.