Joan Miró
L’Égyptienne (Dupin 970), 1977.
Original color etching and aquatint with carborundum.
Hand-signed and numbered at the lower margins.
Published by Maeght, Paris, printed by Morsang, Paris, with full margins.
Professionally framed with museum-grade archival materials.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this artwork.

Miró’s Egyptian Woman” draws upon ancient archetypes of Egyptian femininity: mystery, power, and timelessness. Miró interprets this not literally but through his surrealist visual language of bold forms, playful geometry, and symbolic abstraction. Color & Form: The black, monumental silhouette suggests a figure, while vivid accents of red, blue, and earthy tones animate the surface. These bursts of color allude to vitality, spirit, and transformation. Surrealist Legacy: Created during Miró’s later years, L’Égyptienne exemplifies his mature printmaking practice. Using etching, aquatint, and carborundum, Miró achieves rich textures and bold contrasts, highlighting his mastery of modern print techniques. Collector’s Significance: Works from this period, primarily catalogued in Dupin, are highly regarded in Miró’s oeuvre. They represent his poetic approach to mythology, human form, and abstraction, making them prized among serious collectors.

Joan Miró – Off The Wall Gallery, Houston, Texas.