By Salvador Dalí
Located in Roma, IT
This important artwork is an original color lithograph by Salvador Dalí titled "Don José" from his famous Carmensuite.
Created in 1968, this specific impression is a rare "Artist's proof" designated by the pencil inscription "artist proof" in the lower-left margin.
This artwork, never before on the market, comes from an important Italian private collection.
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The artwork is also protected by glass
This artwork, upon request, is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by an official Expert in Italian furniture for the Chamber of Commerce of Rome and for the Rome Civil Courts.
The composition It is characterised by a highly dynamic and contrasting color scheme relies on saturated, expressive reds in the lower-left corner balanced by deep, brooding blues and earthy ochres/sanguine tones making up the central figure.
The background features muted, atmospheric gray and green washes to simulate a turbulent, twilight sky.
The composition uses an asymmetrical, vertical orientation dominated by a colossal, central figure towering over a fragmented architectural landscape.
The perspective is intentionally distorted to emphasize a dreamlike, theatrical space. In this wonderful artwork are presents many surrealist iconography elements.
On the the central figure is represented Don José; the character's form is severely elongated and spindly, bearing hallmarks of Dalí’s fascination with gaunt, skeletal figures.
The anatomy transitions from fluid gestural lines to an almost root-like structure near the base.
Atop the figure's head sits a prominent, black geometric cage resembling a street lantern or polyhedral framework.
This structure acts as a visual anchor and source of dramatic light rays radiating downwards.
To the right, a detailed architectural elements, surrealist cathedral/church façade rises with a crucifix, complete with an intricate, wheel-like window resembling an anatomical eye...
Category
1980s Surrealist Italy - Art