Salvador Dali (1904-1989) - The mystery of desire

- OUR LAST ITEM IN THIS AUCTION - - Beautiful, expressive fine art print by Salvador Dalí in the 68 x 89 cm format, titled The Enigma of Desire. The work is a high-quality print on sturdy paper and in very good condition. - Artist: Salvador Dalí - Title: The Enigma of Desire - Type: Fine art print - Technique: Print on sturdy paper - Originality: Reproduction - Sheet size: 68 x 89 cm - Condition: Like new, very well preserved - Origin: Art publisher - Era: Surrealism - Nationality: Spanish art Salvador Dalí: Salvador Dalí, born 1904 in Figueres, Spain, and who died in 1989, was one of the most significant representatives of Surrealism. His works are known for their dreamlike and often bizarre depictions that blend reality and fantasy. Especially famous is “The Persistence of Memory” (1931), in which his iconic “melting clocks” become a symbol of the relativity of time and the passage of life. Dalí’s precise, almost hyperreal painting style, combined with surreal motifs, made him one of the most innovative artists of the 20th century. Dalí’s works are in close dialogue with other Surrealists such as René Magritte and Max Ernst. While Magritte, known for paradoxical images like “Ceci n’est pas une pipe” (1929), also subtly and philosophically questioned the boundaries of reality, Dalí was famous for his exaggerated, often theatrical image worlds. Max Ernst, another central Surrealist, relied more on abstract forms and experimental techniques, such as his frottage technique. Both artists shared with Dalí a fascination with the unconscious and the dreamlike, even though Dalí stood out particularly for his realistic representational method. A strong influence on Dalí was Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalysis, who also influenced other Surrealists like Joan Miró. While Miró visualized the unconscious with abstract and playful forms, Dalí used Freud’s theories to explore the subconscious in a hyperrealistic style. Especially in his paranoiac-critical works, such as “The Soft Self-Portrait with Fried Bacon” (1941), Dalí’s engagement with dream, fear, and psychological conflicts becomes evident. This focus on psychoanalysis anchored Dalí’s work deeply in Surrealism, while he simultaneously developed a personal visual language. In the later years of his career, Dalí turned increasingly to scientific and religious themes, similar to Giorgio de Chirico, whose metaphysical painting was also shaped by philosophical and scientific ideas. Works like “The Crucifixion (Corpus Hypercubus)” (1954) show Dalí’s interest in religious symbolism combined with scientific concepts, an unusual direction within Surrealism. Thematically related artists: Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, René Magritte, André Breton, Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray, Max Ernst, Yves Tanguy, Luis Buñuel, Paul Éluard, Giorgio de Chirico, Hans Arp, Jean Cocteau, Francis Picabia, Henri Matisse, Juan Gris, Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, André Masson, Georges Braque, Marc Chagall, Balthus, Alberto Giacometti, Alexander Calder, Meret Oppenheim, Leonora Carrington, Remedios Varo, Max Beckmann, Wilfredo Lam, Antoni Gaudí. Shipping information: We roll prints onto rigid hardboard tubes, wrap them with corrugated cardboard, and ship them in sturdy boxes. Shipping includes a tracking number for parcel tracking. About us: We have been active in the art trade for over 20 years and have extensive experience in the professional handling and shipping of artworks. - No shipping to the Canary Islands -

Estimation:€150

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