Accession Number2005/1.439
TitleCercle Rouge
Artist(s)Joan MiróArtist NationalitySpanish (culture or style)Object Creation Date1948-1983Medium & Supportlithograph on paperDimensions 5 3/16 in x 9 1/2 in (13.18 cm x 24.13 cm)
Credit LineGift of J. Frederick HoffmanSubject matterMiro began creating lithographs fairly late in his career, creating his first color lithographs in 1948. Here we see the same bright colors and abstract forms found in his earlier Surrealist work but more relaxed and soft.
Physical DescriptionThis bright, abstract print includes a red ring in the upper right corner which overlaps a larger yellow ring. There are splotches of light green and black dots. Black and pink intersecting lines are layered over the rings.
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Keywords
Abstract (fine arts style)
Spanish (culture or style)
color lithographs
rings (object genres)