Joan Miró - La Polígrafa S.A., Barcelona - Miró – Homenatge a Joan Prats – Galería Vandrés, Madrid – 1972 - 1970s

Joan Miró (1893–1983) – Homage to Joan Prats – Vandrés Gallery, Madrid – 1972

Description:

Original period lithographic poster by Joan Miró, made for the exhibition “Homage to Joan Prats,” held at Vandrés Gallery in Madrid from January 14 to February 19, 1972.

The poster reproduces a composition created by Joan Miró for the tribute to Joan Prats, a prominent promoter of avant-garde art and Miró’s close friend.

The image is part of the historic series linked to the 15 lithographs folder “Homage to Joan Prats,” published by Ediciones Polígrafa in Barcelona.

The composition is notable for its large black abstract forms, accompanied by Miró’s characteristic red, blue, green, and yellow colors.

The design was used for different exhibitions held in Spanish and European galleries during the seventies.

Characteristics:

* Artist: Joan Miró (1893–1983)
* Title: Homage to Joan Prats
* Gallery: Vandrés Gallery, Madrid
* Exhibition: January 14 – February 19, 1972
* Poster year: 1972
* Technique: Color lithographic poster on paper
* Printer: La Polígrafa, S. A., Barcelona
* Legal deposit: B. 34370-1971
* Dimensions: 75.6 × 58 cm
* Country: Spain
* Signature: Reproduced in the composition, not hand-signed
* Numbering: Unnumbered
* Framing: No

Condition:

Good overall condition for its age.

Shows slight signs of aging, small stains in the light areas and superficial handling marks, visible in photographs.

The colors maintain good intensity. The reverse shows impressions of the printing.

Period poster, not a modern reproduction.

An interesting piece for collectors of Joan Miró, historical exhibition posters, and 20th-century graphic art.

It will be carefully packed and protected for transport.