DALI

Salvador DALI (1904-1989)

The Divine Comedy relates Dante's celestial adventures during which he discovers, among other things, the horizons of Hell and his ordeal and goes to meet the Holy Trinity (The Father, The Son and the Holy Spirit). Long poem divided into three parts, “Hell”, “Purgatory” and “Paradise” is by far his most famous work. 


THE DIVINE COMEDY - PURGATORY 12 - The Beauty of Sculptures

  • Original engraved wood
  • Published by Joseph Forêt and Les Heures Claires, the Divine Comedy illustrated by Salvador DALI constitutes one of the monuments of publishing and one of the most famous works of the artist.
  • Edition 1960/1963
  • BFK Rives Vellum Paper (presence of the Watermark on the paper)
  • Dimensions: 32.5 x 25 cm (12.55" x 9.84") approximately
  • References: Field p189 to 200 / Michler & Lopsinger 1084
  • Never framed
  • Excellent condition
  • INFORMATION : The Divine Comedy required the engraving of more than 3,500 pieces of wood and three years of work to convey all the finesse of the illustrations created by DALI.
  • AUTHENTICITY : Work delivered with a certificate of authenticity

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The Divine Comedy relates Dante's celestial adventures during which he discovers, among other things, the horizons of Hell and his ordeal and goes to meet the Holy Trinity (The Father, The Son and the Holy Spirit). Long poem divided into three parts, “Hell”, “Purgatory” and “Paradise” is by far his most famous work.  Published by Joseph Forêt and Les Heures Claires, the Divine Comedy illustrated by Salvador DALI constitutes one of the monuments of publishing and one of the most famous works of the artist. BFK Rives Vellum Paper (presence of the Watermark on the paper) INFORMATION : The Divine Comedy required the engraving of more than 3,500 pieces of wood and three years of work to convey all the finesse of the illustrations created by DALI. AUTHENTICITY : Work delivered with a certificate