limited edition signed by Miro
MIRO, Joan (artist); JARRY, Alfred (text).
Ubu Roi.
Paris, Tériade, 1966.
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Rare surrealist illustrations by miro; a key text of the Theatre of the Absurd
This portfolio illustrates the play 'Ubu Roi' by the French writer Alfred Jarry, that premiered in 1896 and was part of the genre of the Theatre of the Absurd which thrilled the Surrealists and Dadaist. It was adopted not only by Miró but also by other artists such as Max Ernst or Man Ray. Miró chose to create thirteen large, colourful double-page lithographs for his 1966 illustrations of the play, employing imagery that is characteristically biomorphic and humorous, in keeping with themes of the play. The prints, however, are vividly coloured and finished and are perhaps slightly more painterly than most of Miró's graphic work.
Limited edition, one of 25 copies reserved for collaborators, this being numbered XXV (from a total edition of 205), signed by Miró in pencil on colophon; folio (43 x 33 cm). pp. (viii), 133, (xv), 13 lithographs printed in colours by Miro,printed by Mourlot, on Arches wove paper, all loose as issued in the publisher's printed wrappers, cream coloured chemise and matching slipcase, slipcase a little stained; a very attractive copy.
This portfolio illustrates the play 'Ubu Roi' by the French writer Alfred Jarry, that premiered in 1896 and was part of the genre of the Theatre of the Absurd which thrilled the Surrealists and Dadaist. It was adopted not only by Miró but also by other artists such as Max Ernst or Man Ray. Miró chose to create thirteen large, colourful double-page lithographs for his 1966 illustrations of the play, employing imagery that is characteristically biomorphic and humorous, in keeping with themes of the play. The prints, however, are vividly coloured and finished and are perhaps slightly more painterly than most of Miró's graphic work.
Limited edition, one of 25 copies reserved for collaborators, this being numbered XXV (from a total edition of 205), signed by Miró in pencil on colophon; folio (43 x 33 cm). pp. (viii), 133, (xv), 13 lithographs printed in colours by Miro,printed by Mourlot, on Arches wove paper, all loose as issued in the publisher's printed wrappers, cream coloured chemise and matching slipcase, slipcase a little stained; a very attractive copy.
Stock code 117890
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Ubu Roi.
Regular price
£19,500.00
Sale price
£19,500.00
Regular price
