“La Lune verte,” an abstract work by Joan Miró created in 1972, is a part of the Surrealism art movement and currently resides at the Des Moines Art Center in Des Moines, IA, USA.
The artwork is characterized by a vivid interplay of color and form, emblematic of Miró’s style. Bold, primary colors, alongside green and black, create a dynamic composition that seems to float against a white background. Sharply defined black lines form whimsical shapes and figures that give the impression of a celestial narrative, possibly alluding to the title’s reference to a green moon. The use of abstract shapes and the free association of elements result in an enigmatic and dreamlike atmosphere, inviting contemplation on the subconscious and the imagination, which are hallmarks of Surrealist art.
