The artwork “Naked Woman Climbing a Staircase” was created by Joan Miró in 1937, during his time in Paris, France. This piece, rendered in pencil on paper, reflects the influence of the Surrealism movement. It measures 55.8 by 78 centimeters and falls within the genre of nude painting (nu). The work is part of the collection at the Joan Miró Foundation in Barcelona, Spain.
The artwork is a surrealist interpretation of the human form, characterized by its abstract and disjointed representation of the female body. The figure is portrayed in the midst of an action, seemingly ascending a staircase. The woman’s anatomy is fragmented and reconfigured; limbs and facial features are elongated and distorted, a hallmark of Miró’s style which often challenges traditional perspectives and evokes a dreamlike quality. Geometric shapes and lines accompany the figure, adding to the abstract and enigmatic composition that invites viewers to unravel its hidden meanings and associations.
