Salvador Dalí – Dante's Divine Comedy, Color Wood Engraving, 1960s, Framed

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A striking color wood engraving cataloged as a work by renowned Spanish Surrealist artist Salvador Dalí (1904–1989), associated with his … Read more A striking color wood engraving cataloged as a work by renowned Spanish Surrealist artist Salvador Dalí (1904–1989), associated with his celebrated illustrations for Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy, published in the early 1960s.

This expressive composition features a dramatic yellow-robed figure surrounded by ethereal forms and flowing, dreamlike imagery. Vibrant shades of golden yellow, soft blue, lavender, and muted earth tones create a captivating interplay of movement, color, and symbolism characteristic of Dalí's surrealist artistic vision.

The artwork features a Dalí signature incorporated into the printed image near the lower edge.

Beautifully presented in a traditional gilt-finish frame with generous ivory matting and a complementary inner border, the piece offers a sophisticated decorative presence for a library, study, living room, or curated art collection.

A handwritten label on the reverse references a personal dedication dated September 1977. The inscription has not been authenticated.

The work was cataloged by the previous auction house as a Salvador Dalí woodblock print. The printing method, edition, and authenticity have not been independently verified.

Dimensions:

Framed: 18.75"H × 16"W
Image: 9.75"H × 7"W

Artist: Salvador Dalí (1904–1989), cataloged attribution
Period: 1960s, attributed
Origin: France, attributed

Medium: Color wood engraving, as cataloged

Style: Surrealism, Mid-Century Modern See less