Salvador Dali (1904-1989) - El padre perdonado (The...

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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