Description
In 1937, while living in exile in France, Joan Miró was commissioned to create a work that would plead for international aid for the Spanish people fighting against fascism. What began as a single design for a postage stamp evolved into this suite of powerful posters, now considered some of the most influential political art of the 20th century.
Each variation in the series uses Miró’s signature “biomorphic” style—abstracted figures that feel both ancient and modern. Through the use of vibrant reds, deep blues, and celestial motifs like stars and crescent moons, Miró channeled the spirit of Catalonia and the hope for a free Spain. The handwritten text—“Aidez l’Espagne” (Help Spain) or “Solidaridad con España” (Solidarity with Spain)—serves as an unapologetic demand for “Libertad y Justicia” (Liberty and Justice).
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Image 1 (Aidez l’Espagne/Solidarité): The primary French version, featuring a complex figure raising a hand in a call for help and a watchful “eye of the world”.
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Image 2 (Libertad y Justicia): A Spanish-language variation showcasing a figure reaching toward a bright red star of revolution and hope.
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Image 3 (The Sickle): A bold, red-bodied figure grasping a sickle-shaped moon, representing the strength of the working and peasant classes.
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Image 4 (The Guardian): A wide-stanced, protective figure standing beneath a large sun-like orb, signifying endurance and the watchful gaze of the international community.
Product Details:
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Artist: Joan Miró
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Historical Context: Spanish Civil War / Republican Resistance
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Style: Surrealism / Abstract Expressionism
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Themes: Global Solidarity, Anti-Fascism, and Human Rights
