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Surrealism · 1925

The Policeman

Still in copyright: the image isn't shown, only the colors measured from it.

The Policeman (1925) by Joan Miró. Its palette is led by rich scarlet brown (#825120, 39%) and rich scarlet brown (#926029, 29%). Overall the canvas is mid-toned, vivid and warm.

Palette

Color families

Brown 93%, Red 2%, Orange 2%, Gray 2%, White 1%

Measurements

Lightness
0.55
Contrast
0.44
Vividness
0.073
Warmth
+0.99
Complexity
142 cells
Hue range
0.18
Focus
0.03

Details

Date
1925
Medium
Oil on canvas
Size
248 × 194 cm
Made in
Spain
Collection
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago

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