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Saint Raphael: Editions Des Maitres Contemporains, 1974

One of 12 plates from Le Bestiaire de la Fontaine Dalinesé portfolio.

Artist’s proof aside from the edition of 250. Drypoint etching with hand coloured pochoir stencil on Arches paper, left and right edges deckled. Signed in pencil lower right by Dalí, A.E to lower left. Plate size: 58.5 x 40.5 cm. Sheet size: 76 x 56.5 cm. Unframed. Light spotting to lower edge affecting the margins, image in excellent condition. Field 74-1 C. Michler & Lopsinger 656.

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.