The Reaper

mural by Joan Miró

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"The Reaper" is a mural created by Catalan artist Joan Miró in 1937 for the Spanish Pavilion at the Paris International Exposition. Miró, known for blending abstract art with Surrealist fantasy, was inspired by the turmoil of the Spanish Civil War. This mural, depicting a peasant revolt, reflects his social commentary during that period. Miró's mature style often emerged from the tension between his imaginative, poetic impulses and his awareness of modern life's harsh realities. He was a prolific artist, working in various mediums including murals, tapestries, and sculptures.12

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Joan Miró
Paris and early work
…depicted a peasant revolt in The Reaper, a mural he painted for the pavilion of the Spanish Republic at the Paris World Exhibition of 1937. He also imbued his pictures of this period, such as the nightmarish Head of a Woman (1938), with a demonic expressiveness that mirrored the fears…
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…depicted a peasant revolt in The Reaper, a mural he painted for the pavilion of the Spanish Republic at the Paris World Exhibition of 1937. He also imbued his pictures of this period, such as the nightmarish Head of a Woman (1938), with a demonic expressiveness that mirrored the fears…
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