Salvador Dalí “On the Edge of the Seventh Circle” Wood Engraving, Divine Comedy (1960–1964)

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Surreal and evocative wood engraving titled On the Edge of the Seventh Circle, created after Salvador Dalí as part of … Read more Surreal and evocative wood engraving titled On the Edge of the Seventh Circle, created after Salvador Dalí as part of his celebrated Divine Comedy series (1960–1964), illustrating Dante Alighieri’s Inferno, Canto XI.

This composition features a complex arrangement of intertwined figures rendered in Dalí’s signature fluid and dreamlike style. The distorted anatomy and layered forms create a sense of tension and transformation, reflecting the psychological depth and moral weight of Dante’s narrative. Subtle tonal variations and expressive linework enhance the movement and emotional intensity of the scene.

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 includes an attribution label with artist biography on the verso and is professionally framed in a classic gilt beaded frame with archival materials, ready for display.

A refined and collectible work, ideal for both seasoned collectors and design-driven interiors.

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Artist: After Salvador Dalí (Spanish, 1904–1989)
Title: On the Edge of the Seventh Circle
Series: The Divine Comedy – Inferno, Canto XI
Date: 1960–1964
Medium: Wood engraving on paper
Publisher: Éditions d’Art Les Heures Claires, Paris
Signature: Unsigned (as issued)
Markings: Attribution label verso

Dimensions
Framed: 15.5" W x 19.5" H x 1.75" D See less