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Shunboshi (Little one-inch)

Salvador Dalí

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Artwork details

Artist

Salvador Dalí

Title

Shunboshi (Little one-inch)

Description

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.

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.

Date

1974

Medium

Etching and Drypoint

Edition

XVII/LXXV on Richard de Bas paper

Signature

Signed

Catalogue Raisonne

Field 76-1 C; Michler/Löpsinger 742

Sheet

66 x 52 cm

Status

Available

Price

€1,800.00

The Artist

Salvador Dalí

The prints of Salvador Dalí are rooted in a rich past. In actuality, Dalí’s prints have a history that dates back to his early years of art school. The young Dalí was taught the fine art of engraving and etching by his mentor. Dalí gained a respect for the technical details of printmaking, a respect he would maintain throughout the rest of his life. The connection between Dalí and graphic prints is in fact intricate and protracted. In his lifetime, Dalí produced just around 1,700 graphic prints. A large number of them are hand-signed, limited-edition editions. Some are regarded as some of the best prints created in the 20th century.