Salvador Dali (1904-1989) - El padre perdonado (The Father Forgiven) La Vida es Sueño 1975
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Salvador Dalí, an original lithograph dating from 1963, titled El padre perdonado (The Father Forgiven) La Vida es Sueño, on paper, approximately 38 × 56 cm, in black and white and depicting a portrait, produced in Spain as an Original edition and signed on the plate.
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SALVADOR DALÍ (1904–1989)
The Father Forgiven (The Father Forgiven) from La Vida es Sueño
1975
Original etching on Arches France paper, made for the La Vida es Sueño suite, inspired by the famous work of Pedro Calderón de la Barca.
The composition presents at the top an elaborated architectural and literary structure accompanied by surreal calligraphic elements, while in the lower area there is a linear, equestrian figure, characteristic of Dalí's graphic language. Dalí's signature incorporated into the plate.
High-quality paper with scented edges. The sheet preserves wide margins.
Sheet measures: approx. 38 × 28 cm.
Technique: etching on Arches paper.
Date: 1975.
Series: La Vida es Sueño.
Signature: signature on the plate.
Reference: Field 73-1; related to the Michler/Löpsinger cataloging of the series.
Good overall condition, with the natural characteristics of the paper and its age.
Provenance: Enrique Sabater, friend and secretary of Salvador Dalí during his period of close collaboration with the artist, according to provenance provided by the owner.
An interesting copy from Dalí's graphic production of the seventies, particularly attractive for preserving intact the bifolio of the original edition and for its provenance.
SALVADOR DALÍ (1904–1989)
The Father Forgiven (The Father Forgiven) from La Vida es Sueño
1975
Original etching on Arches France paper, made for the La Vida es Sueño suite, inspired by the famous work of Pedro Calderón de la Barca.
The composition presents at the top an elaborated architectural and literary structure accompanied by surreal calligraphic elements, while in the lower area there is a linear, equestrian figure, characteristic of Dalí's graphic language. Dalí's signature incorporated into the plate.
High-quality paper with scented edges. The sheet preserves wide margins.
Sheet measures: approx. 38 × 28 cm.
Technique: etching on Arches paper.
Date: 1975.
Series: La Vida es Sueño.
Signature: signature on the plate.
Reference: Field 73-1; related to the Michler/Löpsinger cataloging of the series.
Good overall condition, with the natural characteristics of the paper and its age.
Provenance: Enrique Sabater, friend and secretary of Salvador Dalí during his period of close collaboration with the artist, according to provenance provided by the owner.
An interesting copy from Dalí's graphic production of the seventies, particularly attractive for preserving intact the bifolio of the original edition and for its provenance.
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Edition
Original
Artist
Salvador Dali (1904-1989)
Title of artwork
El padre perdonado (The Father Forgiven) La Vida es Sueño 1975
Technique
Lithograph
Signature
Plate signed
Country of origin
Spain
Year
1963
Colour
Black, White
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
38 cm
Width
56 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Surrealism
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No
Period
1970-1980
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