Salvador Dalí “Au Bord Du 7ème Bolge” Wood Engraving, Divine Comedy (1960–1964)

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Surreal and emotionally charged wood engraving titled Au Bord du 7ème Bolge (At the Edge of the Seventh Bolgia), created … Read more Surreal and emotionally charged wood engraving titled Au Bord du 7ème Bolge (At the Edge of the Seventh Bolgia), created after Salvador Dalí as part of his celebrated Divine Comedy series (1960–1964), illustrating Dante Alighieri’s Inferno, Canto XI.

This composition presents a haunting and fluid arrangement of intertwined figures rendered in Dalí’s signature dreamlike style. The distorted anatomy and layered forms evoke tension, transformation, and psychological depth—hallmarks of Dalí’s surrealist vision. Subtle washes of muted color combined with expressive linework create a sense of movement and unease, drawing the viewer into Dante’s dark and complex narrative.

Published by Éditions d’Art Les Heures Claires, Paris, this work is part of Dalí’s renowned suite translating his original watercolor compositions into finely executed wood engravings. The series is widely regarded as one of the most ambitious illustrated interpretations of The Divine Comedy.

This example bears a blind stamp and is professionally framed in a classic gilt beaded frame with archival materials, ready for display.

A sophisticated and thought-provoking piece ideal for collectors and designers seeking museum-quality surrealist artwork.

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Artist: After Salvador Dalí (Spanish, 1904–1989)
Title: Au Bord du 7ème Bolge
Series: The Divine Comedy – Inferno, Canto XI
Date: 1960–1964
Medium: Wood engraving on paper
Publisher: Éditions d’Art Les Heures Claires, Paris
Markings: Blind stamp (lower right)

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Framed: 15.5" W x 19.5" H x 2.0" D See less