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Fine art by Miro
Peinture (Femmes, lune, étoiles) (Painting: Women, Moon, Stars), created by the Spanish artist Joan Miró in 1949. It is a significant work from his post-war series known as Peintures lentes ("Slow Paintings").
Artwork Overview
Artist: Joan Miró (1893–1983).
Creation Date: Originally painted in 1949 using oil and casein on canvas.
Style: The piece epitomizes Miró's post-war style, combining biomorphic forms with his signature graphic figures. The composition features whimsical figures, stars, and a crescent moon against a textured background ranging from pink to bronze.
Historical Significance: For over 70 years, the original painting hung in the dining room of the legendary hotel-restaurant La Colombe d'Or in France, where it was displayed alongside works by other masters like Picasso and Braque. In October 2023, it sold at auction for approximately $22 million (€20.7 million). |
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