Hell Canto 25 by Salvador Dali
HELL CANTO 25 BY SALVADOR DALI
Size: 13x10 INCHES
Year: 1959-1963
Medium: WOOD ENGRAVING
Edition: LIMITED
"Hell Canto 25" by Salvador Dalí is a captivating wood engraving, measuring 13 x 10 inches, created between 1959-1963. This print is part of a limited edition and one of 101 different images that Dalí produced to commemorate the 700th anniversary of Dante Alighieri's birth. Dante, the author of the Divine Comedy, structured his masterpiece as a poem consisting of 100 cantos that narrate a journey through the afterlife, with Vergil guiding him through Hell and Purgatory, and Beatrice through Paradise.
Originally, the Italian government planned to publish a special edition of the Divine Comedy featuring Dalí's interpretations. However, due to protests from Communists who objected to having Italy's greatest poet illustrated by a Spaniard, the project was altered, and the government issued commemorative postage stamps instead.
The artwork is in excellent condition and remains unsigned. A Certificate of Authenticity is included, verifying its provenance and ensuring peace of mind for potential buyers.
Owning "Hell Canto 25" by Salvador Dalí offers a unique opportunity to possess a piece that blends the literary brilliance of Dante with Dalí's surrealist imagination. This wood engraving is not only a valuable addition to any art collection but also a profound exploration of one of literature's most significant works. Dalí's interpretation of Dante's journey through the afterlife captivates with its intricate details and symbolic depth, making it a piece that will intrigue and inspire viewers.
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Hell Canto 25 by Salvador Dali
Sale price$450.00 USD
Regular price$1,250.00 USD
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Hell Canto 25 by Salvador Dali
Sale price$450.00 USD
Regular price$1,250.00 USD