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Details
- Dimensions
- 11.4ʺW × 0.1ʺD × 15.3ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Abstract
- Figure
- Pop Culture
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Artist
- Salvador Dalí
- Brand
- Salvador Dalí
- Designer
- Salvador Dalí
- Styled After
- Salvador Dalí
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Copper
- Drypoint
- Etching
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- Original etching. We scanned this print so you could see any defects it may have. The paper has a rough … moreOriginal etching. We scanned this print so you could see any defects it may have. The paper has a rough edge. Our scanner casts a slight red tint but it is black and white less
- Description
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Rare original Salvador Dali etching from Les Amours de Cassandre portfolio produced in 1968. It is Dali's interpretations of The …
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Rare original Salvador Dali etching from Les Amours de Cassandre portfolio produced in 1968. It is Dali's interpretations of The 16th century poems written by Pierre Ronsard .The portfolio was limited to just 299 editions. This full page etching is printed on white Arches paper. 11.4 by 15.3 inches and bears Dali's Blind Stamp that looks like his signature and is in the lower right corner. This is an Excellent price for an original Dali. The quality is amazing and is one of the top images in this series.
The title of this etching is "Portait de Rosnard"
*** Please Note: I have scanned the title page and publication page for provenance but they do not come with the etching. I scanned the print (black background) and took a photo with my phone (wood background). The photo from my phone is more true to the color. ***
Salvador Dalí, renowned Spanish surrealist artist, created a series of etchings titled "Les Amours de Cassandre" (The Loves of Cassandre) in the 1960s. "Portrait de Rosnard " showcases Dalí's signature style and surrealistic imagery.
Pierre de Ronsard wrote a collection of poems in 1552 to express his love for Cassandre Salviate, daughter of an Italian banker. They met in 1554 at a court ball in Blois ,France when she was fifteen and he was twenty-one, but alas she married another man the following year. This series became a classic in French literature.
Pierre de Ronsard ( 1524 – 1585 ) was chief among the French Renaissance group of poets known as La Pleiade and he himself became known as the “prince of poets”.
Dalí's etchings are characterized by intricate and delicate linework, achieved through the technique of etching on copper plates. This process involves coating a copper plate with a layer of wax, then incising the desired image into the wax using a sharp tool. The plate is then submerged in an acid bath, which etches the exposed areas of the plate. Afterward, the plate is inked and pressed onto paper, transferring the etched image. This meticulous process allows for fine details and intricate textures in the final print.
As an artist, Dalí was known for his ability to merge reality with the subconscious, resulting in bizarre and fantastical scenes. His works often incorporated elements such as melting clocks, distorted figures, and unexpected juxtapositions of objects.
It is worth noting that Salvador Dalí's artworks, including his etchings, are highly sought after by collectors and art enthusiasts worldwide. His contributions to the surrealist movement and his unique artistic vision continue to have a profound impact on the art world.
The Dali Les Amours de Cassandre book was issued in 1968, illustrated by Dali, there are 10 full page separate etchings. Some of these are reworked drypoint. I will be offering other Dali etchings from this portfolio (10 etchings and 8 vignettes in total) if you wish to see more, please see other my listings.
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