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SALVADOR DALI (SPAIN, 1904 - 1989)
'LES CAPRICES DE GOYA'
(THE CAPRICES OF GOYA)
1977
GALERIE BERGGRUEN EXHIBITION POSTER
COLOUR LITHOGRAPH ON PAPER
PRINTED BY LITHO DESJOBERT
SHEET SIZE : 65CM X 45CM
FRAMED SIZE : 100 X 80CM
SIGNED IN THE PLATE
FRAMED
CONDITION : GOOD
- CATALOG RAISONNÉ FIELD # 77-3 80
- CATALOG RAISONNÉ MICHLER & LOPSINGER # 848
Salvador Dalí's painting "Les Caprices de Goya" is a tribute to the Spanish artist Francisco de Goya. In this artwork, Dalí reinterprets Goya's series of etchings "Los Caprichos." Dalí's version features distorted and dreamlike imagery, characteristic of his surreal style. The painting showcases Dalí's admiration for Goya while adding his own surreal and imaginative touch. It's a captivating blend of two artists' perspectives on the whimsical and the mysterious.
Salvador Dalí was a prominent Spanish surrealist artist known for his eccentric and imaginative works. He contributed significantly to the art world by pioneering the Surrealist movement alongside artists like André Breton. Dalí's distinctive style involved dreamlike, often bizarre imagery, precise realism combined with fantastical elements, and a touch of the subconscious. He explored the world of dreams, the unconscious mind, and the irrational, pushing the boundaries of traditional artistic techniques. His iconic paintings like "The Persistence of Memory" and "The Elephants" remain symbols of surrealism's impact on modern art, challenging conventional interpretations and inviting viewers into his surreal universe.