Strong plate marks, vivid color, and large scale combine in this monumental color etching and aquatint. In Llibre dels Sis Sentits III, Miro combines these characteristics to create a delightfully energetic and enjoyable piece.

Created in 1981, this work is from a series of 6 color etchings and aquatints entitled, Llibre dels Sis Sentits (Book of the Six Senses), designed to compliment 6 poems by Miquel Martí i Pol. This work was printed by JJ Torralba, Rubi, Barcelona, and published by Sala Gaspar, Barcelona. The piece was printed on Guarro with the publisher's watermark. Noted HC for 'Hors Commerce,' an artist's proof, aside from the edition of 50, in pencil the lower left. This piece contains a guaranteed authentic signature by Miró in pencil in the lower right.

Capturing our attention through the use of large bold vertical forms, this complex and dynamic work uses the power of color, composition, and a distinctive textural quality to convey energy and excitement. Utilizing a vigorous and energetic application to the plate with deep impression marks, Miró creates an image that combines stability with lively movement. With accents of bright yellow, green and red, the vibrant hues guide our eyes around the piece, never stopping in one area-thereby maintaining the vigor and energetic quality of the work. This piece is perhaps best appreciated with its counter-piece, Llibre dels Sis Sentits III. While both works rely on the same plate size and compositional design, they maintain distinctive differences, namely the bright verses dark palates, making them balanced and harmonious as a pair.

Catalogue Raisonné & COA:
It is fully documented and referenced in (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that I will enclose with the sale of the work) :

1) Cramer, Patrick, Joan Miró The Illustrated Books: Catalogue Raisonné, 1989, listed as no. 252 with the image appearing on page 615 and details on page 614.

2) Dupin, Jacques. Miro Engraver, Vol IV 1976-1983. Listed and illustrated as cat. no. 1167 on pages 156-157.

3) A Masterworks Fine Art, Inc. Certificate of Authenticity accompanies this work.

About the Framing:
Conservation framed with archival materials and museum quality, this work is set in an antiqued gold moulding with a delicate organic motif. The muted gold compliments the bright and bold colors within the work. The tri-level design of the moulding is dynamic and animated. Completed with white linen wrapped mattes and a matching gold dotted inner fillet, this work is set behind an archival Plexiglas cover.