Portrait of a Young Girl 1915

Here is a canvas rendered in oil by Joan Miró, titled "Portrait of a Young Girl". I can only imagine Miró making this, trying to catch the essence of youth, you know? The colors feel plucked straight from a dream. Look at the skin—it's got this pale green hue that's almost otherworldly, right? And the eyes! Huge and green, gazing out like they hold some secret. The hair is an impossible golden swirl, topped with a red sprig. I'm thinking about how Miró laid down each brushstroke, each color choice a deliberate step into the fantastical. I wonder, did he know this portrait would feel so timeless? It reminds me of other surrealists, but also has this folky charm that feels so uniquely Miró. It's like he's saying, ‘Hey, painting can be a portal.’ And maybe it is. Maybe it always has been.