Still Life with Old Shoe

"Still Life with Old Shoe" is a 1937 oil painting by Joan Miró, exemplifying his distinctive approach to still life composition within the context of Surrealism. Created on canvas, the work features whimsical, abstract forms that challenge traditional perceptions of everyday objects, such as the eponymous old shoe. Now part of the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, it was donated by James Thrall Soby in 1969, illustrating Miró's innovative style and his influence on modern art.