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Joan Miro, The luge of lovers II, 1981

SKU:  194416

Joan Miro, The luge of lovers II, 1981

€50,00 EUR
€50,00 EUR
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Joan Miró's "The Luge of Lovers II" is a vibrant and imaginative masterpiece that captures the very essence of love and the human spirit. Executed in 1981, just a year prior to the artist's passing, the painting stands as a testament to Miró's prowess in abstraction, skillfully conveying intricate emotions through the simplicity of forms and colors. 

In this artwork, a couple embraces on a sled soaring through a star-studded sky, creating a celestial spectacle. Miró employs geometric shapes to fashion the couple's bodies, reducing their heads to simple circles adorned with eyes and smiles. The sled itself takes on a stylized triangular form with rounded edges, contributing to the dynamic composition that exudes a sense of joyful abandon.

The use of color in "The Luge of Lovers II" is a striking feature. Miró juxtaposes bold primary hues like red, yellow, and blue with softer tones of green, pink, and purple, forming a harmonious blend that radiates warmth and vitality. The artist's loose and expressive brushstrokes further enhance the overall sense of movement and energy in the painting.

While the precise meaning of "The Luge of Lovers II" remains open to interpretation, it is widely perceived as a jubilant celebration of love and the human spirit's capacity to transcend the ordinary, reaching for the stars. The couple's tender embrace serves as a symbol of profound connection and shared passion, while their celestial journey hints at the limitless possibilities inherent in human existence. Miró's fantastical imagery invites viewers to envision themselves soaring through the universe alongside their loved ones, suggesting a liberating escape from the mundane and an embrace of boundless cosmic adventures.

Materials

Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

  • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
  • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
  • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

Framing tips

Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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