Salvador Dali (1904-1989) - Purgatoire 1 : L'ange déchu

Salvador Dali (1904-1989)
Purgatoire 1, L'ange déchu

Original wood engraving (xylography)
1960/63
Signed in pencil and also signed on the plate
On BFK Rives vellum 33 x 26.5 cm

REFERENCES :
- Catalogue raisonné Field p. 189 to 200
- Catalogue raisonné Michler & Lopsinger #1073

AUTHENTICITY :
Accompanied by its gallery certificate of authenticity
And provided with a photocopy of the letter from Galerie Bosquet, certifying the work which was acquired directly from Mr. Carpentier, Dali's publisher.

INFORMATION : Published by Les Heures Claires, the Divine Comedy illustrated by Dali is one of the editions' monuments and one of the Master's most famous works. It required engraving of more than 3,500 woodblocks and three years of work to render all the finesse of the illustrations created by Dali.

Sold with gallery certificate
Excellent condition and any small defects on the back not affecting the image