MIRÓ, Joan, 1893-1983

Color aquatint on Rives BFK paper.
Annotated by the artist in pencil.
A rare working proof before the edition of 75. 
Annotated ""reprendre le bleu qui doit être plus lumineux"" 
(resume the blue which must be brighter) by Miró in pencil. 
In the printmaking process, the artist works with his trusted printer 
to achieve the optimum results for each artwork. 
Here we see Miró giving instructions to his printmaker Crommelynck 
regarding the coloring. 
Printed by Crommelynck et Dutrou and published by Maeght, Paris. 
With full margins. 
From the collection of master printmaker Crommelynck, 
best known for his longtime collaborations with Picasso.
Provenance:
The artist;
Piero Crommelynck Collection, Paris (inkstamp verso)
Dupin 151
Framed dimensions: 40 1/4 x 34 in.
Image size: 26 1/8 x 19 3/4 in.