Joan Miró - Miró - FUTBOL CLUB BARCELONA 75 Aniversari (1899-1974) - 1970s

Joan Miró (1893–1983) – FC Barcelona 75th Anniversary (1899–1974) – Original period lithographic poster

Description:

Magnificent original period lithographic poster designed by Joan Miró (1893–1983) for the celebration of the 75th anniversary of Fútbol Club Barcelona (1899–1974).

Published in 1974 and printed in Barcelona by La Polígrafa, S.A., as stated in the lower left margin.

The composition presents the characteristic artistic language of Joan Miró, with organic shapes, large black strokes, stars and vivid colors red, blue, green and yellow.

At the top is the historic FC Barcelona crest, a detail especially attractive in this example.

At the bottom the inscription reads:

«FUTBOL CLUB BARCELONA – 75 Aniversari (1899–1974)».

Characteristics:

* Artist: Joan Miró (1893–1983).
* Title: FC Barcelona – 75 Aniversari.
* Year: 1974.
* Country: Spain.
* Technique: color lithographic print on paper.
* Print shop: La Polígrafa, S.A., Barcelona.
* Legal deposit: B. 21.343-1974.
* Dimensions: 99 × 68.5 cm.
* Signature: reproduced in the print.
* No identified handwritten signature.
* No visible numbering.
* Unframed.

Bibliographic reference:

Miró Lithographe V, reference no. 931.

Condition:

Good overall condition considering its age, with signs of time, slight waviness, handling marks and small stains visible on the paper.

The reverse shows transparency of the printed composition.

Additional information:

Original period poster from 1974, not a modern reproduction.

A collectible piece that brings together two great references of Catalan culture: Joan Miró and FC Barcelona.

Of interest to collectors of graphic works, historical posters, 20th-century art, and FC Barcelona memorabilia.

The photographs are part of the description and show its condition.

It will be carefully shipped protected by appropriate packaging.