The Caress of a Bird, Bronze sculpture at Fundació Joan Miró, Barcelona, Spain.
Description
The Caress of a Bird is a bronze sculpture that combines cast and painted elements to suggest a female profile using everyday objects. The work brings together found items like a toilet seat and an ironing board that have been assembled into an abstract form.
History
The sculpture was created in 1967 at Miró's studio in Mallorca and belongs to a series cast in bronze. It grew from his earlier experimentation with found objects that he had begun exploring during his time in Mont-roig del Camp.
Culture
The sculpture brings together ordinary household items like a toilet seat and an ironing board to suggest female forms. This surprising choice of materials shows how Miró transformed everyday objects into something that invites viewers to see familiar things differently.
Practical
The work sits on permanent display at the Fundació Joan Miró where visitors can view it from multiple angles. The painted and patined bronze elements are clearly visible whether approached closely or from a distance.
Did you know?
The work exists in only seven bronze casts, with five numbered versions and two special editions. This small production run makes each casting a rare example of Miró's bronze working method.
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