$1,600
H 34 in W 26 in D 2 in
Original Dali Butterfly Bulfighter Lithograph
By Salvador Dali and Philippe Halsman
Located in Pasadena, CA
drama. Butterflies in Dalí’s work often symbolize metamorphosis, transformation, fragility, or the soul
Lithograph
$4,995
H 29.75 in W 21.25 in
Memories of Surrealism Surrealist Portrait of Dali Surrounded by Butterflies
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Hollywood, FL
Butterflies MEDIUM: Etching on Japon Paper SIGNED: Hand Signed by Salvador Dali EDITION NUMBER: A XXX/XL
Etching
King of Swords by Salvador Dalí
By Salvador Dalí
Located in New Orleans, LA
, colorful butterfly just above the monarch’s crown. In his own unique touch, Dalí includes a small fish at
Gouache, Photographic Paper
$4,692
H 30.32 in W 22.45 in
Flordali : The Rose With Butterflies - Original Handsigned Etching
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paris, IDF
Salvador DALI Flordali : The Rose With Butterflies, 1969 Original Lithograph and Etching
Etching, Lithograph
$240
H 21.07 in W 14.57 in
Butterfly suite : Roussillon - Heliogravure - 1969 (Field #69-2 E)
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paris, IDF
Salvador DALI (1904-1969) Butterfly suite : Roussillon, 1969 Heliogravure / Photogravure after an
Photogravure
Unavailable
H 40 in W 28.5 in
Original Salvador Dali Exhibit Poster for Exhibit in Japan
By Salvador Dalí
Located in New York, NY
the Gentlemen's Driving Park in Morrisania, N.Y., 1882. Above the collaged image is Dali's butterfly
Lithograph
Unavailable
H 23.63 in W 14.57 in
Original Vintage Poster Roussillon, Dali For SNCF Railways Butterfly Design
By Salvador Dalí
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster advertising Roussillon featuring butterflies and figures in a red
Paper
Unavailable
H 29.5 in W 21.5 in
Salvador Dali Courtier Original Color Lithograph Hand Signed Butterfly Portrait
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Bloomington, MN
Butterflies. This piece is HAND SIGNED and Numbered (CXV/CL) by Dali, comes with a certificate of
Lithograph
Unavailable
H 23.63 in W 14.57 in
Original Vintage Railway Poster Auvergne, Dali For SNCF Butterfly Abstract Art
By Salvador Dalí
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel advertising poster for Auvergne featuring an iconic butterfly designed by
Paper
Unavailable
H 38.98 in W 24.41 in
Original Vintage Poster Paris France Rail Travel Eiffel Tower Butterfly Design
By Salvador Dalí
Located in London, GB
colourful butterflies designed by the renowned surrealist artist Salvador Dali (1904-1989) for the state
Paper
Surrealist Portrait of Dali Surrounded by Butterflies
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Dali, Salvador Title: Surrealist Portrait of Dali Surrounded by Butterflies Series
Sold
H 35.5 in W 29.5 in
Surrealist Portrait of Dali Surrounded by Butterflies, Memories of Surrealism
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Salvador Dali Title: Surrealist Portrait of Dali Surrounded by Butterflies Portfolio
Etching, Lithograph
Sold
H 31.89 in W 24.02 in D 0.08 in
Helmeted Rider with Butterflies - Etching with Aquatint attr. to S. Dalì - 1971
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Roma, IT
Helmeted rider with butterflies is an original modern artwork realized in 1971. The artwork is
Paper, Etching, Aquatint
Magic Butterfly & The Dream Suite
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Hollywood, FL
ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: Magic Butterfly & The Dream Suite Release of The Psychic Spirit
Lithograph
Sold
H 29.75 in W 21.25 in
Memories of Surrealism Surrealiste Portrait of Dali Surrounded by Butterfli
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Hollywood, FL
ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: Memories of Surrealism Portrait of Dali Surrounded by Butterflies
Etching
Magic Butterfly & The Dream Apparition of The Rose
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Hollywood, FL
ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: Magic Butterfly & The Dream Apparition of The Rose MEDIUM
Lithograph
Magic Butterfly & The Dream Release of The Psychic Spiri
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Hollywood, FL
ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: Magic Butterfly & The Dream Release of The Psychic Spirit MEDIUM
Lithograph
American Trotting Horses No. I
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paonia, CO
master replaces the trotting horses with one of his favorite subjects…Butterfly’s. Dali’s audience is
Lithograph
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H 29.75 in W 21.25 in
SURREALISTIC PORTRAIT OF DALI SURROUNDED BY BUTTERFLIES
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Aventura, FL
. Hand signed and numbered by Salvador Dali. Sheet size 29.75 x 21.25 inches. Image size 20.75 x 16.375
Paper, Lithograph
Sold
H 33 in W 26 in D 2 in
Salvador Dali "Le Judgement" Surreal Hand Signed Original Lithograph Butterfly
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Buffalo, NY
Surreal lithograph by Salvador Dali (1904 - 1989). Lithograph on paper, circa 1977. Signed and
Lithograph
Flordali II : Butterfly Rose
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paris, IDF
Salvador DALI Flordali II MEDIUM : Lithograph and embossing SIGNATURE : Plate signed LIMITED
Lithograph
Butterfly suite : Normandy - heliogravure - 1969
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paris, IDF
after Salvador DALI (1904-1969) Butterfly suite : Normandy, 1969 Heliogravure / Photogravure after
Photogravure
Butterfly suite : Normandy - heliogravure - 1969
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paris, IDF
after Salvador DALI (1904-1969) Butterfly suite : Normandy, 1969 Heliogravure / Photogravure after
Photogravure
BUTTERFLIES OF ANTI-MATTER
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Aventura, FL
From Conquest of Cosmos. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Sheet size: 38.5 x 27.5 inches. Image size: 29.5 x 21.5 inches. Authenticated by Frank Hunter on verso. Edition of 19...
Paper, Engraving, Lithograph
Butterfly suite : Les Alpes - heliogravure - 1969
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paris, IDF
after Salvador DALI (1904-1969) Butterfly suite : Les Alpes, 1969 Heliogravure / Photogravure
Photogravure
Butterfly suite : Les Alpes - heliogravure - 1969
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paris, IDF
after Salvador DALI (1904-1969) Butterfly suite : Les Alpes, 1969 Heliogravure / Photogravure
Photogravure
Sold
H 32 in W 25.5 in
Tricorne : Woman with Butterflies - Original woodcut - 1959
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paris, IDF
Salvador DALI Tricorne : Woman with Butterflies (1959) Original woodcut print Printed signature in
Woodcut
Sold
H 21.07 in W 14.57 in
Butterfly suite : Normandy - heliogravure - 1969
By (after) Salvador Dali
Located in Paris, IDF
after Salvador DALI (1904-1969) Butterfly suite : Normandy, 1969 Heliogravure / Photogravure after
Photogravure
Butterfly suite : Paris - heliogravure - 1969
By (after) Salvador Dali
Located in Paris, IDF
after Salvador DALI (1904-1969) Butterfly suite : Paris, 1969 Heliogravure / Photogravure after an
Photogravure
Sold
H 21.07 in W 14.57 in
Butterfly suite : Roussillon - heliogravure - 1969
By (after) Salvador Dali
Located in Paris, IDF
after Salvador DALI (1904-1969) Butterfly suite : Roussillon, 1969 Heliogravure / Photogravure
Photogravure
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H 21.07 in W 14.57 in
Butterfly suite : Normandy - heliogravure - 1969
By (after) Salvador Dali
Located in Paris, IDF
after Salvador DALI (1904-1969) Butterfly suite : Normandy, 1969 Heliogravure / Photogravure after
Photogravure
Sold
H 21.07 in W 14.57 in
Butterfly suite : Normandy - heliogravure - 1969
By (after) Salvador Dali
Located in Paris, IDF
after Salvador DALI (1904-1969) Butterfly suite : Normandy, 1969 Heliogravure / Photogravure after
Photogravure
Sold
H 30.32 in W 22.45 in
Flordali : The Rose With Butterflies - Original Handsigned Etching
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paris, IDF
Salvador DALI Flordali : The Rose With Butterflies, 1969 Original Lithograph and Etching
Etching, Lithograph
Sold
H 12.6 in W 10.04 in
Tricorne : Woman with Butterflies - Original signed woodcut - 1959
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paris, IDF
Salvador DALI Tricorne : Woman with Butterflies (1959) Original woodcut print Signed in the
Woodcut
Sold
H 12.6 in W 10.04 in
Tricorne : Woman with Butterflies - Original signed woodcut - 1959
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paris, IDF
Salvador DALI Tricorne : Woman with Butterflies (1959) Original woodcut print Signed in the
Woodcut
Sold
H 21.07 in W 14.57 in
Butterfly suite : Roussillon - Heliogravure - 1969 (Field #69-2 E)
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paris, IDF
Salvador DALI (1904-1969) Butterfly suite : Roussillon, 1969 Heliogravure / Photogravure after an
Photogravure
Sold
H 21.07 in W 14.57 in
Butterfly suite : Alsace / Strasbourg - Heliogravure (Field #69-2 D)
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paris, IDF
Salvador DALI (1904-1969) Butterfly suite : Alsace / Strasbourg, 1969 Heliogravure / Photogravure
Photogravure
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H 21.07 in W 14.57 in
Butterfly suite : Roussillon - Heliogravure - 1969 (Field #69-2 E)
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paris, IDF
after Salvador DALI (1904-1969) Butterfly suite : Roussillon, 1969 Heliogravure / Photogravure
Photogravure
Sold
H 21.07 in W 14.57 in
Butterfly suite : Roussillon - Heliogravure - 1969 (Field #69-2 E)
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paris, IDF
after Salvador DALI (1904-1969) Butterfly suite : Roussillon, 1969 Heliogravure / Photogravure
Photogravure
Sold
H 21.07 in W 14.57 in
Butterfly suite : Normandy - heliogravure - 1969 (Field #69-2 B)
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paris, IDF
after Salvador DALI (1904-1969) Butterfly suite : Normandy, 1969 Heliogravure / Photogravure after
Photogravure
Sold
H 21.07 in W 14.57 in
Butterfly suite : Paris - Heliogravure (Catalog Field #69-2 F)
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paris, IDF
Salvador DALI (1904-1969, after) Butterfly suite : Paris, 1969 Heliogravure / Photogravure Blind
Photogravure
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H 21.07 in W 14.57 in
Butterfly suite : Paris - Heliogravure (Catalog Field #69-2 F)
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paris, IDF
after Salvador DALI (1904-1969) Butterfly suite : Paris, 1969 Heliogravure / Photogravure Blind
Photogravure
Sold
H 21.07 in W 14.57 in
Butterfly suite : Les Alpes - heliogravure - 1969
By (after) Salvador Dali
Located in Paris, IDF
after Salvador DALI (1904-1969) Butterfly suite : Les Alpes, 1969 Heliogravure / Photogravure
Photogravure
Sold
H 21.07 in W 14.57 in
Butterfly suite : Les Alpes - heliogravure - 1969
By (after) Salvador Dali
Located in Paris, IDF
after Salvador DALI (1904-1969) Butterfly suite : Les Alpes, 1969 Heliogravure / Photogravure
Photogravure
Sold
H 21.07 in W 14.57 in
Butterfly suite : Les Alpes - heliogravure - 1969 (Field #69-2 C)
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paris, IDF
Salvador DALI (1904-1969) Butterfly suite : Les Alpes, 1969 Heliogravure / Photogravure after
Photogravure
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H 21.07 in W 14.57 in
Butterfly suite : Les Alpes - heliogravure - 1969 (Field #69-2 C)
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paris, IDF
Salvador DALI (1904-1969) Butterfly suite : Les Alpes, 1969 Heliogravure / Photogravure after
Photogravure
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H 21.07 in W 14.57 in
Butterfly suite : Les Alpes - heliogravure - 1969 (Field #69-2 C)
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paris, IDF
Salvador DALI (1904-1969) Butterfly suite : Les Alpes, 1969 Heliogravure / Photogravure after
Photogravure
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H 21.07 in W 14.57 in
Butterfly suite : Les Alpes - heliogravure - 1969 (Field #69-2 C)
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paris, IDF
Salvador DALI (1904-1969) Butterfly suite : Les Alpes, 1969 Heliogravure / Photogravure after
Photogravure
Sold
H 21.07 in W 14.57 in
Butterfly suite : Les Alpes - heliogravure - 1969 (Field #69-2 C)
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paris, IDF
Salvador DALI (1904-1969) Butterfly suite : Les Alpes, 1969 Heliogravure / Photogravure after
Photogravure
Sold
H 29.53 in W 21.46 in
The Magic Butterfly and Flowers : Release Psychic Spirit - Handsigned lithograph
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paris, IDF
Salvador DALI Release of the Psychic Spirit Stone lithograph in color Handsigned in pencil
Lithograph
Sold
H 29.5 in W 21.5 in
RELEASE OF THE PSYCHIC SPIRIT Signed Lithograph, Surrealist Dream, Butterfly
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Union City, NJ
RELEASE OF THE PSYCHIC SPIRIT from The Magic Butterfly and The Dream suite, 1978 is an original
Lithograph
Sold
H 40.56 in W 28.75 in
Flordali II : Butterfly Rose - Original lithograph (Field p. 233)
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paris, IDF
Salvador DALI Flordali II MEDIUM : Lithograph and embossing SIGNATURE : Plate signed LIMITED
Lithograph
Sold
H 40.56 in W 28.75 in
Flordali II : Butterfly Rose - Original lithograph (Field p. 233)
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paris, IDF
Salvador DALI Flordali II MEDIUM : Lithograph and embossing SIGNATURE : Plate signed LIMITED
Lithograph
Sold
H 40.56 in W 28.75 in
Flordali II : Butterfly Rose - Original lithograph (Field p. 233)
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paris, IDF
Salvador DALI Flordali II MEDIUM : Lithograph and embossing SIGNATURE : Plate signed LIMITED
Lithograph
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H 40.56 in W 28.75 in
Flordali II : Butterfly Rose - Original lithograph (Field p. 233)
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paris, IDF
Salvador DALI Flordali II MEDIUM : Lithograph and embossing SIGNATURE : Plate signed LIMITED
Lithograph
Sold
H 40.56 in W 28.75 in
Flordali II : Butterfly Rose - Original lithograph (Field p. 233)
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paris, IDF
Salvador DALI Flordali II, 1981 Original lithograph and embossing Printed signature in the plate
Lithograph
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H 40.56 in W 28.75 in
Flordali II : Butterfly Rose - Original lithograph (Field p. 233)
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paris, IDF
Salvador DALI Flordali II, 1981 Original lithograph and embossing Printed signature in the plate
Lithograph
Sold
H 40.56 in W 28.75 in
Flordali II : Butterfly Rose - Original lithograph (Field p. 233)
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paris, IDF
Salvador DALI Flordali II, 1981 Original lithograph and embossing Printed signature in the plate
Lithograph
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H 40.56 in W 28.75 in
Flordali II : Butterfly Rose - Original lithograph (Field p. 233)
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paris, IDF
Salvador DALI Flordali II, 1981 Original lithograph and embossing Printed signature in the plate
Lithograph
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H 40.56 in W 28.75 in
Flordali II : Butterfly Rose - Original lithograph (Field p. 233)
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paris, IDF
Salvador DALI Flordali II, 1981 Original lithograph and embossing Printed signature in the plate
Lithograph
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H 40.56 in W 28.75 in
Flordali II : Butterfly Rose - Original lithograph (Field p. 233)
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paris, IDF
Salvador DALI Flordali II, 1981 Original lithograph and embossing Printed signature in the plate
Lithograph
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H 40.56 in W 28.75 in
Flordali II : Butterfly Rose - Original lithograph (Field p. 233)
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paris, IDF
Salvador DALI Flordali II, 1981 Original lithograph and embossing Printed signature in the plate
Lithograph
Latticework by Hasharat: A Global Mosaic of 84 Exotic Beetles
Located in New York, NY
Framed entomological display titled Latticework by Hasharat, showcasing 84 exotic beetle and insect specimens from around the world, arranged in a precise grid against a black ground...
Linen, Glass
$150,385
H 25.6 in W 36.03 in
Place de la République, 20th Century Oil on Canvas by Edouard Léon Cortès
By Édouard Leon Cortès
Located in Madrid, ES
EDOUARD LÉON CORTÈS French, 1882 - 1969 PLACE DE LA RÉPUBLIQUE signed "EDOUARD CORTÈS." (lower right) oil on canvas 25-3/4 x 36-1/4 inches (65 x 91.5 cm.) framed: 33-1/2 x 44-1/4 inc...
Oil, Canvas
Tiffany Studios New York "Plain Squares" Table Lamp
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
The plain squares pattern from Tiffany Studios features columns of emerald glass rectangles, arranged with precision to mirror the intricate veining observed in insect wings. The fus...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Daffodil Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Daffodil Table Lamp All I can say is these are the yummiest and most desirable blues in the Tiffany Studios candy store. Circa 1915. New York, NY. USA Leaded glass, g...
Bronze
Memories of Surrealism The Eye of Surrealist Time
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Hollywood, FL
ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: Memories of Surrealism The Eye of Surrealist Time MEDIUM: Etching on Japon Paper SIGNED: Hand Signed by Salvador Dali EDITION NUMBER: A XXX/XL MEASU...
Etching
$260,000
H 39.77 in W 28.35 in D 0.4 in
Joan Miro. Original single piece mixed technique painting
By Joan Miró
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Joan Miro. Original single piece mixed technique painting Joan Miro Ferra 1893-1983 Original Study for “EL GOLAFRE ".NOT SIGNED 1979 Unique. Gouache, lithotint and crayon on paper ...
Paper, Ink, Gouache
Nude No. 2 by Louis Ritman
By Louis Ritman
Located in New Orleans, LA
Louis Ritman 1889-1963 American Nude No. 2 Signed "L. Ritman" (lower right) Oil on canvas This vibrant nude by famed American artist Louis Ritman epitomizes the artist's talent ...
Canvas, Oil
$1,800,000
H 27 in W 24 in D 2.5 in
Pierre Auguste Renoir Portrait de femme - Berthe Poret
By Pierre Auguste Renoir
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PIERRE-AUGUSTE RENOIR (1841-1919) Portrait de femme - Berthe Poret bears signature (lower left) oil on canvas 17 15/16 x 14 3/4 in (45.5 x 37.4 cm) Painted between 1862-1863 Footn...
Canvas, Oil
Pablo Picasso, Maternité, etching, hand signed
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Chatsworth, CA
Pablo Picasso Maternité, (1924) Etching on Arches paper Hand signed and numbered 15/50 from the edition of 50 Published by Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris, 1955 Paper: 22 5/8 x 28 inche...
Etching
Memories of Surrealism Crazy Crazy Crazy Minerv
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Hollywood, FL
ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: Memories of Surrealism Crazy Crazy Crazy Minerv MEDIUM: Etching SIGNED: Hand Signed EDITION NUMBER: EA MEASUREMENTS: 29.25" x 21.75" YEAR: 1971 ...
Etching
Seven of Pentacles by Salvador Dalí
By Salvador Dalí
Located in New Orleans, LA
Salvador Dalí 1904-1989 Spanish Seven of Pentacles Signed “Dalí” (lower center) Gouache on photographic background Representing a unique blend of spiritualism and Surrealism, thi...
Gouache, Photographic Paper
$1,885,000
H 31.38 in W 28.88 in D 1.5 in
Couple sur le lit by Marc Chagall
By Marc Chagall
Located in New Orleans, LA
Marc Chagall 1887-1985 Russian Couple sur le lit (Couple on bed) Signed 'Marc Chagall' (lower right) Oil and India ink on canvas Marc Chagall's exquisite work, Couple sur le lit,...
Canvas, India Ink, Oil
Coastal View
By Joaquin Mir Trinxet
Located in Sheffield, MA
Joaquín Mir Y Trinxet Spanish, 1873-1940 Coastal View Oil on board 11 ¾ by 16 in, w/ frame 25 ¼ by 29 ¼ in Signed lower right Joaquín Mir Trinxet was a Catalan Spanish artist. Livi...
Oil
SUNSET FS II.85-88
By Andy Warhol
Located in Aventura, FL
Unique screen print on paper. Hand signed and numbered on verso. Published by David Whitney, New York, with the ‘HOTEL MARQUETTE PRINTS’ ink stamp on the reverse. Feldman & Schellman...
Board, Screen
$188,500
H 41.25 in W 33.75 in D 1.88 in
L'Hortensia by Jean Pierre Cassigneul
By Jean-Pierre Cassigneul
Located in New Orleans, LA
Jean-Pierre Cassigneul b.1935 French L'Hortensia (The Hortensia) Signed “Cassigneul” (lower right) Oil on canvas Jean Pierre Cassigneul’s L'Hortensia captures an elegant woman se...
Canvas, Oil
Nine of Cups by Salvador Dalí
By Salvador Dalí
Located in New Orleans, LA
Salvador Dalí 1904-1989 Spanish Nine of Cups Signed "Dalí’" (top center) Gouache on photographic background This original gouache is a part of Salvador Dalí’s sought-after deck o...
Gouache, Photographic Paper
In the wake of World War I’s ravaging of Europe, artists delved into the unconscious mind to confront and grapple with this reality. Poet and critic André Breton, a leader of the Surrealist movement who authored the 1924 Surrealist Manifesto, called this approach “a violent reaction against the impoverishment and sterility of thought processes that resulted from centuries of rationalism.” Surrealist art emerged in the 1920s with dreamlike and uncanny imagery guided by a variety of techniques such as automatic drawing, which can be likened to a stream of consciousness, to channel psychological experiences.
Although Surrealism was a groundbreaking approach for European art, its practitioners were inspired by Indigenous art and ancient mysticism for reenvisioning how sculptures, paintings, prints, performance art and more could respond to the unsettled world around them.
Surrealist artists were also informed by the Dada movement, which originated in 1916 Zurich and embraced absurdity over the logic that had propelled modernity into violence. Some of the Surrealists had witnessed this firsthand, such as Max Ernst, who served in the trenches during World War I, and Salvador Dalí, whose otherworldly paintings and other work responded to the dawning civil war in Spain.
Other key artists associated with the revolutionary art and literary movement included Man Ray, Joan Miró, René Magritte, Yves Tanguy, Frida Kahlo and Meret Oppenheim, all of whom had a distinct perspective on reimagining reality and freeing the unconscious mind from the conventions and restrictions of rational thought. Pablo Picasso showed some of his works in “La Peinture Surréaliste” — the first collective exhibition of Surrealist painting — which opened at Paris’s Galerie Pierre in November of 1925. (Although Magritte is best known as one of the visual Surrealist movement’s most talented practitioners, his famous 1943 painting, The Fifth Season, can be interpreted as a formal break from Surrealism.)
The outbreak of World War II led many in the movement to flee Europe for the Americas, further spreading Surrealism abroad. Generations of modern and contemporary artists were subsequently influenced by the richly symbolic and unearthly imagery of Surrealism, from Joseph Cornell to Arshile Gorky.
Find a collection of original Surrealist paintings, sculptures, prints and multiples and more art on 1stDibs.
Decorating with fine art prints — whether they’re figurative prints, abstract prints or another variety — has always been a practical way of bringing a space to life as well as bringing works by an artist you love into your home.
Pursued in the 1960s and ’70s, largely by Pop artists drawn to its associations with mass production, advertising, packaging and seriality, as well as those challenging the primacy of the Abstract Expressionist brushstroke, printmaking was embraced in the 1980s by painters and conceptual artists ranging from David Salle and Elizabeth Murray to Adrian Piper and Sherrie Levine.
Printmaking is the transfer of an image from one surface to another. An artist takes a material like stone, metal, wood or wax, carves, incises, draws or otherwise marks it with an image, inks or paints it and then transfers the image to a piece of paper or other material.
Fine art prints are frequently confused with their more commercial counterparts. After all, our closest connection to the printed image is through mass-produced newspapers, magazines and books, and many people don’t realize that even though prints are editions, they start with an original image created by an artist with the intent of reproducing it in a small batch. Fine art prints are created in strictly limited editions — 20 or 30 or maybe 50 — and are always based on an image created specifically to be made into an edition.
Many people think of revered Dutch artist Rembrandt as a painter but may not know that he was a printmaker as well. His prints have been preserved in time along with the work of other celebrated printmakers such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí and Andy Warhol. These fine art prints are still highly sought after by collectors.
“It’s another tool in the artist’s toolbox, just like painting or sculpture or anything else that an artist uses in the service of mark making or expressing him- or herself,” says International Fine Print Dealers Association (IFPDA) vice president Betsy Senior, of New York’s Betsy Senior Fine Art, Inc.
Because artist’s editions tend to be more affordable and available than his or her unique works, they’re more accessible and can be a great opportunity to bring a variety of colors, textures and shapes into a space.
For tight corners, select small fine art prints as opposed to the oversized bold piece you’ll hang as a focal point in the dining area. But be careful not to choose something that is too big for your space. And feel free to lean into it if need be — not every work needs picture-hanging hooks. Leaning a larger fine art print against the wall behind a bookcase can add a stylish installation-type dynamic to your living room. (Read more about how to arrange wall art here.)
Find fine art prints for sale on 1stDibs today.