With his wide-ranging oeuvre, comprising strikingly original paintings, prints, ceramics, sculptures, metal engravings and murals, Catalan modernist Joan Miró was a critical force in moving 20th-century art toward complete abstraction. Although often considered an early Surrealist because of his nonobjective imagery and evocation of the subconscious, he defies neat categorization.
Miró’s identity is largely rooted in the city of his birth: Barcelona. To this day, a number of his public artworks can be found there, including the 72-foot-tall statue Dona i Ocell (Woman and Bird), 1983. Female and avian forms, along with bright colors and the theme of Catalan pride, are recurring elements in his work.
The radical visual world Miró created with his expressive lines, signature symbols and biomorphic shapes influenced such American Abstract Expressionists as Jackson Pollock and Color Field painters like Mark Rothko and Barnett Newman.
Mirò continued to work and experiment until his death at the age of 90 in 1983. Five years before that, he was quoted saying, “I painted these paintings in a frenzy, with real violence so that people will know that I am alive, that I’m breathing, that I still have a few more places to go. I’m heading in new directions.”
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Joan Miró – "Mangouste", Original Wool Tapestry Rug
By Joan Miró
Located in New York, NY
-63 x 82.68 in, 160 x 210 cm -MIRO’ embroidered on the reverse -Edition by Marie Cuttoli & Galerie Lucie Weill-Seligmann -Provenance: Private European Collection
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$5,383
W 81.5 in L 92.92 in
1970s Large Hand-Knotted Wool Rug in Joan Miró Style, Abstract Surealist Design
By (after) Joan Miró
Located in London, GB
Large hand-knotted soft wool rug after a painting by Joan Miró, suggesting Surrealist figures and geometric abstract forms in bright colors on a mustard background. The rug is made b...
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Handmade Carpet Aubusson Rug, Oriental Runner Green Wool Tapestry Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This handwoven Oriental needlepoint rug was woven runner by hand in China in the early 21st century. The central design features a symmetrical floral pattern woven with a unique colo...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Hand-Knotted Wool Rug 'Bird Woman' After Joan Miró, Circa 1970
By (after) Joan Miró
Located in London, GB
Hand-knotted soft wool rug 'Bird Woman' after the painting by Joan Miró (1966), suggesting figures and geometric abstract forms in bright interacting colors and black. The rug is ma...
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Floral Tapestry Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A vibrant floral tapestry of red, blue, yellow and green brings a blooming garden indoors. Handmade in Europe. Wool.
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Joan Miró Mangouste Wool Tapestry Rug C. 1960 Edition Cuttoli Weil
By (after) Joan Miró
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
Joan Miró (1893-1983) La Mangouste Tapestry Wool Signature embroidered on the underside Published by Marie Cuttoli and Galerie Lucie Weill-Seligmann, Paris Workshop's Bolduc on the u...
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French Style Rug Tapestry Handwoven Aubusson Rug Wool Wall Hanging
Located in Wembley, GB
A fine example of tapestries woven by hand in the 21st century this piece will definitely enhance any room it is introduced to. The design of this Aubusson rug features a river scene...
Tapestry, Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Antique French Pictorial Cream Beige Wool Tapestry Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A hand loomed, high-quality wool piece originating from France between 1900-1920, this antique French tapestry highlights a number of distinguished Aubusson and neoclassical elements...
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Rug Tapestry inspired by Joan Miro
By Joan Miró
Located in Paddington, NSW
Vibrant hand-knotted Merino wool tapestry or carpet, inspired by the playful visual language of Joan Miró. This striking composition features animated abstract figures rendered in bo...
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$3,300Sale Price|25% Off
W 60 in L 82 in
Antique French Tapestry Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Pictorial Design, 1920
Located in Norwalk, CT
A hand-knotted antique French tapestry rug with a pictorial design. This rug measures 5'0" x 6'10".
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Mid-Century Modern Wool Rug/Tapestry, Constructivist Design, France
Located in Milano, IT
1950s Constructivist Mechanical Futuristic Rug/Tapestry. Made in France in pure wool. This rug/tapestry features a one-of-a-kind design that makes it a true style statement. Its bold...
Wool
$3,679Sale Price|25% Off
W 72.05 in L 109.85 in
Aubusson Style Carpet Tapestry Area Rug Handwoven Wool Needlepoint
Located in Wembley, GB
This elegantly handwoven needlepoint Aubusson features a truly unique design with a circular central medallion decorated with beautiful floral design and an all-over repeat pattern surround design. The medallion and border are woven in the same black beige, cream and pink colors with the surrounding design breaking up the deep tones with a subtle cream background and delicate flowers. The sophisticated design makes this piece the perfect accent accessory. This style of rugs are best known as Aubusson, recognized today as one of the most influential designs of European rugs and tapestries. Constructed in China where weavers replicate the same traditional techniques used in the antique pieces which were made in Aubusson, central France. Aubusson designs frequently draw reference from Art Nouveau and Renaissance style and can be paired with other decorative arts from the period of 1890- 1910 and modern styles of the 21st century. Style this beautiful wool needlepoint as a wall hanging or as a floor rug in your bedroom, kitchen, dining room, living room or entranceway. Suitable for any room in your home and easy to style with modern and Classic interiors. Aubusson style carpet...
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
$12,500
W 72 in L 72.84 in
Abstract Expressionist Ivory French Joan Miro Inspired Wool Tapestry Rug Carpet
By (after) Joan Miró
Located in New York, NY
Abstract Expressionist Ivory French Joan Miro Inspired Wool Tapestry Art Rug Carpet French Artistic Designed after J. Miro Rug 6' x 6'7''. In particular, the...
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Joan Miro Carpet Or Tapestry
By Joan Miró
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Wool pile tapestry or carpet designed by Joan Miro. Documented in a 1965 exhibition catalog titled "Contemporary French Tapestries"
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