Joan Miró, 'L'Invitée' from the Gaudi Series

This is a color etching with aquatint and carborundum on Arches paper, attributed to the renowned Spanish Surrealist artist Joan Miró. The piece is part of his celebrated 'Gaudi Series,' produced circa 1979. The composition features a characteristic black background that makes the vibrant, gestural white line work pop. Central to the image is a large, whimsical figure with oversized ocular shapes, one circled in vivid red. Small accents of yellow, green, and blue are strategically placed within the lower portion of the figure's face. The use of carborundum adds a significant textural, relief-like quality to the print, most visible in the greyish-white textured passages at the bottom. The line work mimics the spontaneity of a drawing, with rough, textured edges typical of Miró's late-career graphic output. In the lower left margin, an edition number such as '34/50' is visible, suggesting a limited run. The paper shows consistent white margins; however, slight yellowing or edge wear may be present depending on archival history. The craftsmanship reflects the sophisticated printmaking techniques of the Maeght studio or similar high-end lithographers of the period.