Foundation Ernst Scheidegger Archive

Joan Miro

Scheidegger’s acquaintance with Joan Miro was also based on an encounter in Paris in the early 1950s. From this, there developed a long friendship between the two. Joan Miro repeatedly invited Ernst Scheidegger to join him in Barcelona and take photos in his studio in Montroig.

For all works by Joan Miro: © Successió Miró / 2024, ProLitteris, Zurich

Joan Miro in his studio in Montroig

Joan Miro in his studio in Montroig

Montroig/Barcelona
1952

Miro collecting flotsam at the beach of Barcelonetta which he used as inspiration for his work

Miro collecting flotsam at the beach of Barcelonetta which he used as inspiration for his work

Barcelona
1953

Miro with one of his famous plaster sculptures in his studio in Montroig

Miro with one of his famous plaster sculptures in his studio in Montroig

Barcelona/Montroig
1954

In his studio in Montroig Miro preferred to work on the floor

In his studio in Montroig Miro preferred to work on the floor

Barcelona/Montroig
1954

Again, on the floor: Miro in his studio in Montroig

Again, on the floor: Miro in his studio in Montroig

Barcelona/Montroig
1953