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Boccara Gallery

Joan Miró

L'Hirondelle Amour (the Swallow love)

Wool

France

Designed in 1934

Edited by Mobilier National, Paris
Manufactured by Atelier Pinton Frères, Felletin

63 x 79 in

description

Miró’s approach to tapestry mirrored his innovative spirit in painting and sculpture. L'Hirondelle Amour (translated as The Swallow Love) exemplifies this, showcasing dynamic movement, fantastical creatures, and a playful yet profound use of form and color. The background, a rich blue, provides a vibrant stage for intersecting limbs, floating figures, and birds in flight—recurring motifs in Miró’s work that symbolize freedom and poetic expression. The flowing, handwritten script, spelling hirondelle (swallow) and amour (love), weaves seamlessly into the composition, reinforcing the lyrical nature of the piece.