Based on the translation of the title of the poem, this second illustration of Chilean writer, Pablo Neruda’s work appears to be in the shape of a bird, a character in the poem of which it portrays. Again, just as in the first, this work evokes a playful natures in the way Miró’s brushstroke is applied in a haphazard and carefree manner. It is simple yet colorful – implying that the most simple forms of expression can be the most moving, descriptive, and powerful. The myriad of mostly primary colors, red, yellow, green, and blue allow for a richer composition breathing life into this series of lines and curves.

Created in 1972, this original color etching and aquatint is one of two illustrations by Joan Miró for Pablo Neruda’s poem, El Sobreviviente Visita Los Pájaros. Hand-signed in pencil by Joan Miró (Barcelona, 1893 - Palma, 1983) in the lower right margin, this print features a strong and defined plate mark and is printed on Rives wove paper. Printed by Arte Adrien Maeght, Paris and published by Le Vent d’Arles Editeur, Paris.

Catalogue Raisonné & COA:
This work is fully documented and referenced in the below catalogue raisonnés and texts (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that will accompany the final sale of the work).

1. Cramer, Patrick. Joan Miró, The Illustrated Books: Catalogue Raisonné, Patrick Cramer: Geneva, 1989. Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. 157 on pgs. 390-1.

2. Dupin, Jacques. Miró Engraver, Vol. II 1961 – 1973, Daniel Lelong: Paris, 1989. Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. 561 on pg. 201.

3. Musée d’art moderne de la ville de Paris. Miró, l’œuvre graphique, Fondation Gulbenkian: Lisbon, 1974. Listed and detailed as catalogue raisonné no. 503 on pg. 134.

4. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this work.

About the Framing:
This work is framed to museum-grade, conservation standards, presented in a complementary moulding and finished with linen-wrapped mats and optical grade Plexiglas.