Printmaking titled "The Christian Knigh…" by Salvador Dali, Original Artwork, Lithography

The Christian Knight - Lithograph ( after ) (1983) Printmaking by Salvador Dali

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Limited Edition Number of copies : 4980. Printmaking, Lithography on Paper

Artworks classification

Limited Edition

The edition run is over. The number of works produced has been determined and included in the listing.
Dimensions Height 22.4in, Width 14.6in
Framing This artwork is not framed
Categories Printmaking under $1,000 Surrealism

Color lithograph plate-signed by Salvador Dali from the edition of 4 980 published by Armand & Georges Israel in 1983.

This edition was printed during the lifetime of Salvador Dali and with his consent. Each lithograph was authorized, supervised and validated by Salvador Dali and by the SPADEM, the copyright protection and collection society formed by visual artists and their heirs in France.

Artwork entirely made in France: from the production of the Vélin d’Arches paper in Arches in the Vosges department, to the traditional lithographic printing process, one drawing for each different color, one color per press run. Each lithograph was printed at Claude Jobin’s workshop in Paris, dimensions 56,5 cm x 36,5 cm, and features the copyright of the SPADEM and the dry stamp of the publishers Armand & Georges Israel.

About this artwork: Classification, Techniques & Styles

Surrealism

Founded in 1923 by the writer André Breton, it will unite many artists like Salvador Dali (1904-1989), Max Ernst, René Magritte (1898-1967), Victor Brauner (1903-1966). Influenced by psychoanalysis, they see psychic life as a new field for renewing the arts. They will develop new ways to create and use new materials.

Technic Printmaking

Printmaking was originally used to communicate. Exceptional technical characteristics make it a valuable artistic medium. The artist creates an image on a flat surface to make a print. To create an original print, the artist inks the surface and presses it onto paper. Printmaking is the process of printing artworks Usually on paper but also fabric, wood, metal and other surfaces. ... Except for monotyping, all printing processes can produce identical multiples from the same artwork. The works thus produced are called prints or "impressions".

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Salvador Dalí, born on May 11, 1904, in Figueres, Catalonia, Spain, was one of the most renowned surrealist artists of the 20th century. His extraordinary talent, eccentric[...]

Salvador Dalí, born on May 11, 1904, in Figueres, Catalonia, Spain, was one of the most renowned surrealist artists of the 20th century. His extraordinary talent, eccentric personality, and flamboyant style made him a legendary figure in the art world.

Dalí showed artistic promise from a young age and began formal art training at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando in Madrid. During his time in Madrid, he experimented with various styles, including impressionism and cubism, before discovering surrealism, a movement that would profoundly shape his artistic vision.

In the early 1920s, Dalí moved to Paris, where he became immersed in the surrealist movement led by André Breton. His iconic paintings from this period, such as "The Persistence of Memory" (1931), featuring melting clocks draped over surreal landscapes, established him as a leading figure in the surrealist movement.

Dalí's artistic genius was not confined to painting; he also dabbled in sculpture, film, photography, and writing. His collaborations with filmmakers such as Luis Buñuel resulted in groundbreaking works like the surrealist film "Un Chien Andalou" (1929).

Throughout his career, Dalí cultivated a larger-than-life persona characterized by his flamboyant attire, trademark mustache, and eccentric behavior. He thrived on controversy and self-promotion, often engaging in provocative stunts to garner attention.

Despite his eccentricities, Dalí's artistic brilliance was undeniable, earning him international acclaim and admiration. His works were exhibited in prestigious galleries and museums around the world, cementing his status as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

Dalí passed away on January 23, 1989, leaving behind a rich and diverse body of work that continues to captivate and inspire audiences to this day. His contributions to surrealism and the broader art world ensure that his legacy as a visionary artist will endure for generations to come.