Miro

1928 · réf. 2448 — Paris Edition Jeanne Bucher. 1928. Drawings in color by Joan Miró. 8 color pochoirs after drawings by Miró colored by Jean Saudé on Arches paper. 4to published in a folio of 14pp. One of the limited edition of 300. Enclosed in the ORIGINAL LINEN FOLIO in pearl grey background with black numbers and green sun. Interior lined with black paper. 11 5/8 x 10 5/8 x 5/8. Housed in a new black clam shell case. Signed and dedicated by Lise Hirtz to Jane de Margerie. RARE. Miro created one of the most imaginative books for children and far beyond its time. Joan Miró was studying art in Barcelona and moved to Paris in 1919 He was introduced to a surrealists group in 1924 by his neighbor Andre Masson who shared his studio. He found among these artists the inspiration necessary for his work. But it was his humor that dominated his creations especially the black humor of the surrealists. In August 1927 Paul Eluard sent Miro the poems by Lisa Hirtz born Ann - Marie Meyer a friend of Breton. She was married to Paul Deharme 1898-1934 one of the pioneers of Radio France. In October 1927 Miró completed the gouaches a part of which would be executed for the 8 plates of this book. Jeanne Bucher 1872-1946 completed the book in 1928. The artistic involvement of the editor was an integral part of the work of preserving the creation of the avant-garde. Lisa Hirtz published Une Petite Pie in Pierre Chareau's gallery where she had opened her bookstore in 1925. Her interest in children's books was inspired by her grandson Pierre. Eight gouaches were executed by Miro for the colored plates which were then colored by the pochoir process by Saudé. Edition is limited to 300 copies. On Arches. Ref: Jean Bucher Un Galerie d'avant garde 1925-1946 Skira 1994. Eluard and his Painter Friends. Sante George Pompideau 1992. Cramer. Joan Miró Catalogue Raisonné des Livres Illustrés no. 1. Johnson. Artists' Books in the Modern Era p. 98. Andel. Avant-Garde Page Design 1900-1950 p. 330. Éditions Jeanne Bucher hardcover