Velazquez by Salvador Dali ca. 1965

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Seller's Notes: "Velazquez" by Salvador Dali, ca. 1965 Materials: Paper Medium: Original Etching Size: 12" x 15" Framed Rarity: Rare, Original. From Dali's "Five Spanish Immortals" Series. Signature: Signed in the plate, Lower left Origin: Spain Certificate of authenticity: Included, Authenticated by Société de Vérification de la Nouvelle Gravure Frame: Included Condition: Very Good. Some discoloration on the edges of the mat (See Photos). Details: In the subject of "Velazquez," Salvador Dali has captured the nobility and grandeur of this fine artist. This original etching, signed in the plate, from his Spanish Immortals series, is a classic example of masterly technique. As the leading exponent in surrealism this controversial artist is in every major collection and museum in the world. There is no doubt that Salvador Dali will be hailed as one of the major art influences of the 20th century. Salvador Dalí's admiration for the character and work of Velázquez is well known. The only model that Dalí acknowledges himself to have had is Velázquez, of whom Léon-Paul Fargue has said: "in this universe of affirmed feelings and dreams that is painting, Velázquez symbolises a soul as it should be, violent and meticulous in its forms; it is the art of living serenely".

Brand: Vintage/Antique