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Salvador Dali (1904-1989) – Shunboshi (Little one-inch)
Drypoint etching with stencil from 1974.
The edition of XVII/LXXV on Richard de Bas paper.
Dimensions of work: 66 x 52 cm.
Hand signed.
Publisher: Gerschmann, Stockholm/ Yayoi, Tokyo.
Reference: Field 76-1 I; Michler/Löpsinger 742.
The work is in Excellent condition.
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Shunboshi (Little One-Inch) – The miniature hero who triumphs over challenges with wit and courage.
This tale of a tiny boy who becomes a hero through intelligence rather than strength aligns perfectly with Dalí’s fascination with paradox and scale. In his rendering, dynamic vertical lines amplify the contrast between size and power, transforming the diminutive protagonist into a cosmic force. The print celebrates imagination’s ability to elevate the small and overlooked — a theme both universal and distinctly Dalínian in its humor and surreal irony.
