Le peintre
Dimensions: 80.3 x 59.8 in, 204 x 152 cm
Material: Hand-knotted wool
Artist signature: “MIRO'” embroidered on the reverse
Date: c. 1960
Manufacture: Edition by Marie Cuttoli & Galerie Lucie Weill-Seligmann
Condition: Excellent condition
Provenance: Private European Collection
Detailed information
Joan Miró “Le peintre” Rug
Joan Miró’s “Le peintre” Rug is a remarkable textile work created circa 1960. Hand-knotted in wool and measuring 80.32 x 59.84 inches (204 x 152 cm), this striking piece reflects Miró’s continued exploration of the dialogue between painting and textile art during the mid-20th century. The artist’s signature, “MIRO’,” is embroidered on the reverse, affirming its authenticity and artistic integrity. The rug was produced in edition by Marie Cuttoli & Galerie Lucie Weill-Seligmann, two key figures in the promotion of modern artists within the realm of decorative arts.
“Le peintre” (the painter) embodies Miró’s unmistakable visual language: bold, biomorphic forms float across the surface in a composition that feels at once spontaneous and meticulously balanced. The simplified shapes, dynamic lines, and vivid contrasts evoke both the act of painting and the imaginative world of the painter himself. As in much of Miró’s work from this period, abstraction becomes a poetic language—playful yet profound, childlike yet intellectually sophisticated.
The tactile depth of hand-knotted wool enhances the expressive power of the design. The texture absorbs and diffuses color in a way that softens the graphic intensity while preserving the vibrancy of Miró’s palette. The result is a work that transcends its functional nature, transforming the rug into a monumental pictorial statement.
Produced at a time when leading artists were reimagining the possibilities of tapestry and carpet design, “Le peintre” stands as a testament to Miró’s ability to expand modern art beyond the canvas. Preserved in excellent condition and coming from a private European collection, this piece remains a compelling example of how Miró translated his painterly vision into the rich, dimensional medium of textile art.
Detailed information
Joan Miró “Le peintre” Rug
Joan Miró’s “Le peintre” Rug is a remarkable textile work created circa 1960. Hand-knotted in wool and measuring 80.32 x 59.84 inches (204 x 152 cm), this striking piece reflects Miró’s continued exploration of the dialogue between painting and textile art during the mid-20th century. The artist’s signature, “MIRO’,” is embroidered on the reverse, affirming its authenticity and artistic integrity. The rug was produced in edition by Marie Cuttoli & Galerie Lucie Weill-Seligmann, two key figures in the promotion of modern artists within the realm of decorative arts.
“Le peintre” (the painter) embodies Miró’s unmistakable visual language: bold, biomorphic forms float across the surface in a composition that feels at once spontaneous and meticulously balanced. The simplified shapes, dynamic lines, and vivid contrasts evoke both the act of painting and the imaginative world of the painter himself. As in much of Miró’s work from this period, abstraction becomes a poetic language—playful yet profound, childlike yet intellectually sophisticated.
The tactile depth of hand-knotted wool enhances the expressive power of the design. The texture absorbs and diffuses color in a way that softens the graphic intensity while preserving the vibrancy of Miró’s palette. The result is a work that transcends its functional nature, transforming the rug into a monumental pictorial statement.
Produced at a time when leading artists were reimagining the possibilities of tapestry and carpet design, “Le peintre” stands as a testament to Miró’s ability to expand modern art beyond the canvas. Preserved in excellent condition and coming from a private European collection, this piece remains a compelling example of how Miró translated his painterly vision into the rich, dimensional medium of textile art.
