Joan MiróSpanish, 1893–1983Daphnis and Chloé
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Not on view at present
Where is “Daphnis and Chloé” now? Collection: Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.
Minneapolis, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
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- The museum
About the work
The Paris publisher Tériade commissioned Miró to produce this drypoint as a benefit for the influential surrealist periodical Minotaure. His first major print, it depicts a scene from the ancient Greek legend of Daphnis and Chloe, the only known work of the 2nd-century writer Longus. The romantic tale follows the exploits of the protagonists Daphnis, a goat herder, flutist, and inventor of pastoral poetry, and Chloe, a young shepherdess. The pair, who grew up together as children, falls in love and after a series of adventures, marries and lives happily together in the countryside. Miró distorts form and space in this surrealist inspired interpretation of the legend, creating a dreamlike landscape that taps into the realm of the unconscious.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Details
- Accession number
- P.13, 978
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- Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Image: Minneapolis Institute of Art — © Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris
In the life of Joan Miró
The whole life1931
The Pierre Matisse Gallery introduces Miró to America
Pierre Matisse opened a gallery in New York and represented Miró from the outset, exhibiting his work often and introducing it to the American market.
1932
Sets for the ballet “Jeux d'enfants”
Miró created the scenic design for Massine's ballet “Jeux d'enfants” for the Ballet Russe de Monte-Carlo.
1933
An exhibition of collages in Barcelona
An exhibition of Miró's collages was held in Barcelona.
