1934
Edition Size: 100
Image Size: 8 3/4 x 6 3/4 inches
Sheet Size: 13 x 10 inches
Reference: 26062
Unsigned
Condition: Excellent
Heliogravure reworked in drypoint printed in black ink on Arches wove paper.
A superb impression of the definitive state, from the edition of 100 printed in 1934. One of 42 etchings commissioned to illustrate the 1868 text Le Chants du Maldoror by Isidore Lucien Ducasse, Comte de Lautréamont, published by Albert Skira, Paris, 1934; printed by Atelier Lacouière, Paris.
Catalog: Michler/Löpsinger 15; Field 34
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.
