Monumental Printmaking

Shapero Modern

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Monumental Printmaking

Shapero Modern

17 days left

Explore the works of three of the most influential figures in modern art – Joan Miró, Pablo Picasso, and Marc Chagall – in this curated selection of prints. Each of these artists pushed the boundaries of printmaking, combining technical mastery with an innovative spirit that continues to resonate today.
In the final decade of his life, Joan Miró (1893-1983) devoted himself primarily to the art of printmaking, producing some of the most dynamic and ground-breaking prints of his time. Throughout the 1970s, Miró created several series of prints using a combination of etching, aquatint, and carborundum. Many of these works are on a larger scale than anything Miró had ever created before, highlighting his exceptional command of printmaking techniques. These works were not only monumental in size, but also in the strength of their compositional design. The rich, sooty, black of his fluid lines immerses the viewer, enhancing the overwhelming presence of each print and creating a raw, striking visual effect. Also presented here is a selection of prints by Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) from the 1950s and Marc Chagall (1887-1985) from the final years of his life, both of whom continued to innovate well into their later years. For instance, Picasso explored the use of new mediums, such as linocut in ‘L’Aubade avec Femme Endormie’, while Chagall pushed the dimensions of his artworks by creating a series of large-scale lithographs. These later works reflect the artists’ enduring creative vision and commitment to expanding the limits of printmaking. Together, the works of Miró, Picasso, and Chagall represent the pinnacle of modern printmaking, showcasing not only their technical mastery, but also their unparalleled ability to evolve as artists.