The Tilled Field

The Tilled Field
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Artist Joan Miró
Year 1924
Medium Oil on canvas
Location Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, USA
Dimensions 26 x 36.5 in
66 x 92.7 cm
Joan Miró Famous Artwork
The Tilled Field, 1924
The Farm, 1921–1922
Dona i Ocell, 1983
Still Life with Old Shoe, 1937
Portrait of Vincent Nubiola, 1917
Hands flying off toward the constellations, 1974
Complete Works

The Tilled Field is an oil painting done on canvas by Joan Miró. It was started in 1923 and completed in 1924. The size of it is 66 x 92.7 cm and it is currently located at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City.

Background

Joan Miró started this painting in 1923 when he was living on his family’s farm in Montroig, Catalonia. The farm animals, landscape and background provided inspiration for him to create this surreal painting.

Appearance

The Tilled Field is an expression of Miro’s view of his farm where he grew up. His interest in art as well as animals is present throughout the piece. There are bright colors, cartoon-looking animals and imaginative shapes. Miro also painted flags on this painting to create the message of him being attached to the Catalan cause. Miro used inspiration from the places he traveled and where he grew up to create each and every creature that is featured on this painting.