Portrait of Vincent Nubiola

"Portrait of Vincent Nubiola" is an oil painting by the Spanish artist Joan Miró, created in 1917 when he was just 24 years old. This piece is considered a standout from Miró's period of experimentation with Cubism and Fauvism, drawing substantial inspiration from Van Gogh. At one time, Picasso even owned the painting. Today, it is part of the permanent collection at the Folkwang Museum in Essen, Germany.

Miró, who nurtured an early passion for art, met Vicenç Nubiola at an art society in Barcelona. This portrait featured in Miró's first solo exhibition in the city. In the painting, Nubiola is depicted seated next to a table adorned with fruit, a traditional Catalan wine vessel, and a potted plant. The background is a vibrant mix of triangles and arcs. The red collar on Nubiola’s shirt hints at his political radicalism.

The painting is signed by Miró and has been part of the Folkwang Museum's collection since 1966. It was acquired from Galerie Wilhelm Großhennig in Düsseldorf, with support from the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and Westdeutscher Rundfunk. The portrait is registered under the inventory number Inv. G 351.