Joan Miro Figures in Front of the Moon 1944 Modern Art Print

There is a whimsical gravity to the way lines dance across the textured canvas in this 1944 composition. This print captures a moment of surrealist play, where a green crescent moon floats between two enigmatic characters defined by thick black outlines and bursts of primary red and blue. The backdrop retains a burlap-like texture, grounding the dreamlike imagery in a tactile, organic space that feels both ancient and modern.

About Joan Miró

Joan Miró’s primary colours and black outlines bring energy to a room without feeling heavy. Miró’s exhibition posters combine his imagery with bold lettering, which is why they are popular as wall art. Space art captures planets, nebulae and the scale of the cosmos. The original image dates from 1944.

Styling this Joan Miró print

This Joan Miró print combines a surreal feel, a blue, red and green palette and a focus on space. As a landscape piece, “Figures in Front of the Moon” fills the space above a sofa or sideboard at 24×36″, while 12×18″ suits a smaller wall, and it is a natural fit for a living room. The blue, red and green palette of “Figures in Front of the Moon” pairs naturally with white walls, navy or denim textiles and pale oak; finish it with a slim walnut or black frame.

At a glance

• Type: Joan Miró print
• Artist: Joan Miró
• Year: 1944
• Style: Space art, Surrealism
• Colours: blue, red and green
• Mood: surreal
• Subject: Space
• Orientation: landscape
• Collections: Joan Miro Prints, Modernist Art Prints, Space Art