Printmaking titled "Fine Surreal Limite…" by Salvador Dali, Original Artwork, Etching

Fine Surreal Limited edition ets - Elephantele (1960) Printmaking by Salvador Dali

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Limited Edition (#2/50) Printmaking, Etching 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 6.7in, Width 10.2in
Artwork's condition The artwork is in perfect condition
Framing This artwork is not framed
Categories Printmaking under $1,000 Surrealism Animal

Limited etching, by Salvador Dali - Limited, numbered (2/50) and hand-signed - Comes with report - 26.1 x 16.7 cm
image of Dali’s famous space elephant. Beautiful etched artwork in perfect condition.

About Dali’s space elephants:
The Space Elephant embodies the Dalinian symbol that was born in 1946 when the artist painted one of his most famous pictures ‘The Temptation of St. Anthony’. Dalí created the image of an elephant in the Egyptian desert carrying an obelisk, a symbol of the presence and progress of technology in the modern world. Four elephants stand on spider like legs of desire, and offer art, beauty, power, pleasure and knowledge.

About this artwork: Classification, Techniques & Styles

Etching

Intaglio engraving technique on a metal plate using a chemical mordant (an acid) which will serve as a support for printing.

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.