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This original etching in colours is hand signed in pencil by the artist ”Miró” at the lower right margin.
The work is also dedicated in pencil “épreuve pour Aldo” [proof for Aldo], at the lower left margin. It is dedicated to the master printer and close friend of Joan Miró, Aldo Crommelynck (1931-2008)
This is a proof aside from the standard edition of 50.
This etching was printed by Crommelynck & Dutrou, Paris and published by Louis Broder, Paris in 1959.
The paper bears the BFK Rives watermark in the lower margin.
Note:
The collaboration between Miró and Aldo Crommelynck began in 1957, where the artist also began working with Robert Dutrou. Within two years he created what is considered the finest illustration of the celebrated French Surrealist poet, René Char’s poem Nous Avons [We Have]. The artist referred to these works as Fusées [Rockets] and they depict two compositions explored in numerous colour combinations, reflecting the shifting of time found in Char’s poem.
Provenance: Collection of Aldo Crommelynck (1931-2008)
Literature:
1. Dupin, J. (1984). Miró Engraver, Vol. I 1928-1960. Paris: Éditeur Daniel Lelong.
Reference: Dupin 256.
2. Cramer, P. (1989) Joan Miró – The Illustrated Books: Catalogue Raisonné. Geneva: Patrick Cramer
Reference: Cramer Books 54.
Condition: Very good condition. Soft handling creases in the lower margin. The sheet slightly, evenly toned.
