JOAN MIRO - Man with the Red Sun (1959) (Unframed) Linocut

- Original linocut
- Format 32 x 27 cm
- Print plate signed
- Catalogue Raisonné Reference: Mourlot 92 / Cramer 11
- Publisher: Leon Amiel, New York
- Printer: Mourlot, Paris

We send the work wrapped in sturdy material sandwiched between two hardboard sheets.

About the Artwork:

"Man with the Red Sun" is a powerful original linocut created in 1959 by the legendary Joan Miró. This iconic piece, published for the avant-garde journal XXe Siècle, showcases Miró’s radical shift towards bold, simplified forms and intense, flat color fields.

The Power of Relief Printing: 

Miró was motivated by the raw, physical nature of the linocut technique. By carving directly into linoleum, he achieved a visual weight and "gravitas" that is distinct from his lithographic work. The deep midnight blue and the radiating red sun create a primal cosmic dialogue, turning the figure into a timeless modernist totem.

A Historic Collaboration: 

Published by the legendary G. di San Lazzaro, this 1959 edition remains one of Miró’s most beloved graphic achievements. Its inclusion in the XXe Siècle series solidified its status as a must-have for collectors seeking the artist's most direct and impactful visual language.

A Blue-Chip Investment: 

Joan Miró is a pillar of 20th-century art. This authentic 1959 linocut is a prestigious fine art investment, bringing museum-grade energy and the unmistakable "Miro" signature style into any sophisticated interior.