L'oiseau solaire, l'oiseau lunaire, étincelles 1967

This luminous lithograph by Joan Miró, titled L'oiseau solaire, l'oiseau lunaire, étincelles (The Sun Bird, the Moon Bird, Sparks), captures the Catalan master’s cosmic imagination at full flight. Originally created in 1967 for the legendary art review Derrière le Miroir—issue No. 164-165 published by Maeght Éditeur—this rare edition is annotated H.C. (Hors Commerce) and hand-signed by the artist himself, making it a prized collector’s piece.

In this composition, Miró conjures a poetic constellation of symbols, where birds embody celestial forces—sun and moon—while scattered sparks suggest bursts of energy, imagination, or creation. Bold black strokes intersect with patches of vivid red, blue, green, and yellow, evoking a surreal, dreamlike dimension that is simultaneously primitive and otherworldly.

With his unique visual language—a blend of abstract automatism and playful surrealism—Miró invites viewers into a realm where nature, cosmos, and subconscious thought dance in unison. His signature forms float effortlessly in space, defying gravity and logic, celebrating freedom, poetry, and the spark of the unexpected.

Printed by Atelier Mourlot and published by Maeght, L'oiseau solaire, l'oiseau lunaire, étincelles is more than an artwork—it's a visual poem, a glimpse into the metaphysical world Miró sought to map with color and line.

This exceptional H.C. proof, outside the numbered edition, further enhances the lithograph's rarity and historical value. A sublime example of 20th-century modernist printmaking, and a radiant addition to any collection of postwar European art.

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Annotated H.C. and hand-signed by the artist - Behind the mirror N164-165 - Maeght

Printed by Mourlot in Paris

Very good condition