Original Salvador Dali drypoint etching on lithograph "Surrealist Gastronomy" from Suite Memories of Surrealism (1971), hand-signed by Dali in pencil
Salvador Dalí’s Surrealist Gastronomy from the Memories of Surrealism suite (1971) is a striking fusion of dreamlike imagery and technical mastery. This drypoint etching on lithograph, hand-signed by Dalí, encapsulates his unique ability to transform ordinary subjects into surreal spectacles.
The composition is a captivating interplay of forms and symbols. A regal, insect-like female figure stands at the center, evoking Dalí’s fascination with metamorphosis and subconscious transformation. Around her, swirling golden spirals contrast with the dark, abstract background, hinting at the artist’s obsession with movement and energy. Below, a procession of dancing figures balances between joy and the surreal, floating atop a richly textured, multicolored surface that suggests both a banquet table and an otherworldly abyss.
Executed with extraordinary precision and a rich mix of drypoint etching and lithographic techniques, this piece reflects Dalí’s unparalleled artistic vision. A rare collector’s item from a limited edition of 175, this artwork is a must-have for admirers of surrealism and fine art connoisseurs.
• Drypoint etching on lithograph
• Hand-signed by Dalí in pencil
• Artist's embossed signature lower left
• Limited edition of 175 copies on Arches vellum, annotated A36/175, with wide margins
• Arches paper watermark
• Size: 20-3/4” x 16-3/8” (52.7 x 41.6 cm), sheet 29-3/4” x 21-1/4” (75.6 x 54 cm)
• Published by Transworld Art, New York
• Printed by Ateliers Rigal, Paris (Intaglio) and Ateliers Jobin, Lausanne, Switzerland (Lithography)
• Reference: Michler; Löpsinger (1994) Salvador Dalí: catalogue raisonné of etchings and mixed-media prints, 1924-1980. Munich and New York: Prestel; №505, Field 71-15 L.
• In good condition
• Unframed
"Surrealist Gastronomy" is an exquisite work from Salvador Dalí’s renowned suite Memories of Surrealism, created in 1971. This captivating drypoint etching on lithograph showcases Dalí’s signature surrealist vision, blending intricate detail with dreamlike imagery. The artwork is hand-signed by Dalí in pencil, further enhancing its authenticity and collector's value.
A limited edition of only 175 copies was produced on high-quality Arches vellum paper, each bearing an embossed signature and an Arches watermark. The print features wide margins and is annotated A36/175, making it a rare and desirable piece.
Published by Transworld Art in New York, the work was meticulously printed at Ateliers Rigal in Paris (Intaglio) and Ateliers Jobin in Lausanne, Switzerland (Lithography), ensuring exceptional quality.
Referenced in the definitive Dalí catalogues by Michler, Löpsinger, and Field (№505, Field 71-15 L), this artwork remains in good condition and is offered unframed.
