Joan Miró, The Smile of the Flamboyant Wings 1953 Art Print

At the height of his creative powers in 1953, the artist completely abandoned traditional perspective for this dreamlike, flat aesthetic. A giant red sun dominates the left quadrant, juxtaposed against a multi-colored harlequin figure and a blue star, illustrating why flamboyant wings art print is a cornerstone of mid-century surrealism.

About Joan Miró

Joan Miró (1893–1983) was a Catalan artist whose playful signs, stars and creatures sit between Surrealism and abstraction. Miró worked across painting, ceramics, sculpture and printmaking, and made many posters for his own exhibitions. A Surrealist print is a natural conversation starter in a living room or study. The original dates from 1953.

Styling this Joan Miró print

With its blue and red palette and surreal atmosphere, this Joan Miró print brings instant personality to a wall. Its wide format suits the space above a sofa or sideboard in a living room: 20×30″ or 24×36″ for impact, 12×18″ for a smaller wall. Finish this Joan Miró print with a slim walnut or black frame: its blue and red palette pairs naturally with white walls, navy or denim textiles and pale oak.

At a glance

• Type: Joan Miró print
• Artist: Joan Miró
• Year: 1953
• Style: Surrealism, Modernism
• Colours: blue and red
• Mood: surreal
• Orientation: landscape
• Collections: Joan Miro Prints, Modernist Art Prints, Surrealist Art Prints