Woman in Front of the Sun (in French Femme devant le soleil) is a work by Joan Miró made in 1950, belonging to his full artistic maturity.
The painting shows a stylised female figure set in front of a large sun, a recurring symbol in Miró's imagery. The woman is not depicted realistically, but through essential signs, black lines, simplified forms and primary colours, elements typical of the artist's Surrealist and symbolic language. The sun takes on a cosmic and vital value, linked to the themes of nature, energy and the universe, while the human figure becomes a poetic, almost archaic sign.
The work reflects Miró's interest in an art that is free, instinctive and universal, capable of evoking deep emotions with minimal means. Woman in Front of the Sun is an emblematic example of his search for balance between spontaneity, symbolism and visual harmony.
Unique quality material
Print on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in) With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in) Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
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