Description
Salvador Dali (1904 - 1989)
Mythology: Medusa, Published 1963 - 1965
Medium: Engraving and Drypoint Etching, with Hand-Coloring on Arches Paper
Edition: 58/150
Artwork Size: 22 x 30 in
Framed Size: 30 x 38 in
This work is Framed
Dali illustrated Mythology by drawing very closely upon the symbolism of the ancient Greek legends. Using what he called "hazard objectif" (the meaningful manifestation of chance), he would often start with an abstract smudge, created in a single motion. He developed his theme from the sign of Fate, like the Pythia of Delphi who interpreted the Oracle from the smoke coming out of the cave. This is particularly noticeable in his etchings entitled "Oedipus and Sphinx," "Theseus and Minotaurus," "Jupiter," "Pegasus" and "The Milky Way." When Dali worked on these plates, he experimented with all kinds of unusual tools like chisels, nails or wheels.
For the "Medusa," he imprinted onto the copper plate a real octopus immersed in acid.
Description
Salvador Dali (1904 - 1989)
Mythology: Medusa, Published 1963 - 1965
Medium: Engraving and Drypoint Etching, with Hand-Coloring on Arches Paper
Edition: 58/150
Artwork Size: 22 x 30 in
Framed Size: 30 x 38 in
This work is Framed
Dali illustrated Mythology by drawing very closely upon the symbolism of the ancient Greek legends. Using what he called "hazard objectif" (the meaningful manifestation of chance), he would often start with an abstract smudge, created in a single motion. He developed his theme from the sign of Fate, like the Pythia of Delphi who interpreted the Oracle from the smoke coming out of the cave. This is particularly noticeable in his etchings entitled "Oedipus and Sphinx," "Theseus and Minotaurus," "Jupiter," "Pegasus" and "The Milky Way." When Dali worked on these plates, he experimented with all kinds of unusual tools like chisels, nails or wheels.
For the "Medusa," he imprinted onto the copper plate a real octopus immersed in acid.
A seamless addition
Always Chic.
