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Etching and watercolour from 1974.
The edition 219/450.
Dimensions of work: 90 x 63.5 cm.
Hand signed.
Reference: Field, 73-3; Michler, Löpsinger 640
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A luminous and visionary composition, Sainte Lucie showcases Salvador Dalí’s deep engagement with religious mysticism, personal symbolism, and the transformative power of sight. The subject—Saint Lucy, the patron saint of vision—held profound significance for Dalí, whose lifelong fascination with perception and altered states of reality permeates this elegant work.
Executed in 1974, the print combines fine etching with vibrant, hand-applied watercolour washes, creating a unique painterly effect that blurs the line between printmaking and painting. Dalí uses bold chromatic contrasts and delicate linear precision to infuse the saint with a surreal, almost celestial presence. The result is both intimate and majestic—an embodiment of spiritual vision filtered through the lens of surrealism.
This composition is part of a limited edition of 450 impressions, each hand-signed by Dalí in pencil. It is documented in the leading catalogue raisonnés: Field (73-3) and Michler & Löpsinger (640), ensuring its place in the artist’s officially recognized printed oeuvre..
The work is in Good condition.
